15.10.2026 11:50
Two people died during the heavy rain that hit Istanbul yesterday. It has emerged that 14-year-old Mahmud, who died after being electrocuted in the heavy rain that hit Istanbul yesterday, had lost his father 6 months ago and was memorizing the Quran. While Mahmud's death plunged his family and loved ones into mourning, the Ismailaga Association also published a condolence message.
Severe rains that gripped Istanbul brought with them painful events in which two people lost their lives. The story of 14-year-old Mahmud Işıldak, who died in Fatih after being electrocuted, broke hearts. It was learned that Mahmud, who lost his father at a young age, was a hafiz.
HE WAS ELECTROCUTED WHILE STEPPING INTO A PUDDLE
The incident occurred on October 14, when the downpour was effective in Istanbul, at Çukurbostan Park in Balat. Mahmud, who was electrocuted while stepping into a puddle, was taken to the hospital unconscious.
Despite the interventions of medical teams and doctors, the child lost his life, and an investigation was launched into his death.
AFTER HIS FATHER, THE PAINFUL NEWS OF MAHMUD CAME
In a condolence message published on its social media account, the İsmailağa Association announced that Mahmud was the son of the late Ömer Faruk Işıldak.
With the death of Mahmud, who had lost his father, the Işıldak family once again faced the pain of losing a child and a loved one. The association wished mercy for the child it referred to as “Hafiz Mahmud Işıldak” and patience for his family and loved ones.
“WE RECEIVED THE NEWS OF HIS DEATH WITH DEEP SORROW”
The condolence message published by the İsmailağa Association for Mahmud Işıldak included the following statements:
“We learned with deep sorrow of the death of our brother Hafiz Mahmud Işıldak, son of our late teacher Ömer Faruk Işıldak, as a result of a tragic incident.
We ask God Almighty to grant mercy to our precious brother, and we pray that he attains the divine glad tidings and rewards for hafizes. We wish beautiful patience and great reward to all his loved ones, especially his family and relatives, and to our congregation.
For their souls, for the sake of Allah (Celle Celâluhû), al-Fatiha!”
TWO LIVES LOST DURING RAINFALL IN ISTANBUL
During the downpour that gripped Istanbul, 34-year-old S.Y. also lost his life in Sarıyer Ayazağa. S.Y., who fell while crossing the road and hit his head on the curb, was pulled out of a puddle by citizens. S.Y., who was taken to the hospital, could not be saved despite interventions.
While flooding occurred in many parts of the city, vehicles were swept away by floodwaters, and trapped citizens were rescued with the help of ropes.