14.10.2026 21:10
Response efforts against floods and water inundations continue after the heavy downpours that affected Istanbul and Antalya. Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi stated that a total of 10,293 personnel and 3,118 vehicles and work machines are on duty in the two cities, and called on citizens to be cautious against new rainfall.
Minister of Interior Mustafa Çiftçi announced that work continues with thousands of personnel and vehicles against the adverse effects caused by the heavy downpour affecting Istanbul and Antalya. Çiftçi called on citizens to take precautions against floods and inundations.
After the heavy rainfall affecting Istanbul and Antalya, teams are continuing their work in the field. Minister of Interior Mustafa Çiftçi reported that response efforts continue uninterrupted in coordination with AFAD and in cooperation with relevant institutions and municipalities.
TEAMS IN THE FIELD IN ISTANBUL AND ANTALYA
According to Minister Çiftçi's statement, work is being carried out with 8,392 personnel, 2,246 vehicles and work machines in Istanbul; and with 1,901 personnel, 872 vehicles and work machines in Antalya.
Çiftçi, stating that incoming reports are being carefully evaluated and interventions are made at needed points, emphasized that their priority is the safety of citizens' lives.
WARNING AGAINST NEW RAINFALL
Recalling that adverse weather conditions are expected in a large part of the country tomorrow, Çiftçi asked citizens to follow the warnings issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology and AFAD.
Çiftçi, who called for precautions against floods and inundations, conveyed get-well wishes to citizens affected by the rainfall and stated that the state is with citizens with all its means.