In Arnavutköy, the stream overflowed, the minibus was submerged in the floodwaters! Stranded passengers were rescued with a construction vehicle.

14.10.2026 18:34

Due to the downpour continuing to affect Istanbul, Alibey Stream in the Bolluca Neighborhood of Arnavutköy overflowed. While Millet Bahçesi and the road were flooded, a minibus was stranded on the road. Some of the panicked passengers were rescued with a work machine, and some were rescued by being taken out through the window.

While the Alibey Stream in Arnavutköy overflowed due to rain, a minibus was stranded on the road. The passengers who suffered great panic were rescued with the help of construction machinery.

ALIBEY STREAM OVERFLOWED, ROAD FLOODED

Following the warnings issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology, heavy rainfall continues to affect the megacity of Istanbul. The Alibey Stream in the Bolluca Neighborhood of Arnavutköy overflowed due to rain. As the stream overflowed, Millet Garden and the road were flooded, while a minibus was stranded on the road.

PASSENGERS TAKEN OUT THROUGH THE WINDOW

The passengers inside the vehicle experienced great panic. Some of the citizens stranded inside the minibus were rescued with construction machinery, while others were rescued by being taken out through the window.