17.10.2026 21:12
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced that following the flood disaster in Sarıyer's Ayazağa neighborhood, the demolition of structures in the stream bed will be completed by tomorrow. Gül, who announced that 10,000 lira in aid would be provided to citizens affected by the flood regardless of the amount of damage, stated that other payments to be determined according to damage assessments are targeted to be made on Monday and Tuesday. Gül also reported that search efforts are continuing for 3 people missing in the flood.
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, in a statement to members of the press in Ayazağa Neighborhood of Sarıyer, one of the areas most affected by the flood and inundation, stated that they have not yet reached three citizens missing in the flood, that the work will continue tonight and tomorrow, and that search efforts are ongoing by police, gendarmerie, coast guard, AFAD teams and accredited organizations under AFAD coordination.
"AS OF TOMORROW, WE WILL HAVE COMPLETED ALL OUR DEMOLITIONS"
Noting that demolition of structures located in the creek bed has begun, Gül said, "At the same time, evacuation inside the buildings continues. Therefore, as the items are removed, demolition is being carried out and will be carried out. As of this evening and tomorrow, we will have completed all our demolitions. We will have demolished all of the 16 shops, sports field, stands, Quran course and adjacent lodgings at Ayazağa Square, tonight and tomorrow during the day."
"THERE WILL BE NO OBSTACLE TO THE CREEK REHABILITATION"
Expressing that obstacles must be eliminated so that İSKİ can carry out creek rehabilitation, Gül said that after the demolitions are carried out, there will be no obstacle to the 1,700-meter creek rehabilitation. Gül stated that there are creeks in Istanbul that need to be rehabilitated and that there are medium- and long-term works to be carried out regarding them.
"10,000 LIRA AID EACH TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE FLOOD"
Also providing information about the payments to be made to citizens harmed by the flood, Gül announced that with the allowance provided by the Ministry of Family and Social Services, aid of 10,000 liras each will be provided regardless of the amount of damage. Stating that damage and loss assessment work has largely been completed, Gül expressed that the amounts in the reports will be evaluated according to AFAD criteria. Governor Gül said, "On Monday, we aim to review the figures in the reports according to AFAD's criteria and make all the payments on Monday and Tuesday."
"RAIN WILL CONTINUE TODAY AND TOMORROW"
Conveying that rainfall continues on the Anatolian Side, Gül said, "Therefore, across Istanbul, our risk related to rainfall continues although it has decreased. In this respect, we request our fellow citizens to be sensitive. Rain will continue today and tomorrow. We are also following it."