15.10.2026 14:54
Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek announced that judicial investigations have been launched regarding the flood disaster that caused loss of life in Istanbul, and stated that efforts are being meticulously continued to identify possible negligence and faults.
Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek made a written statement regarding the severe downpour and flood disaster that affected Istanbul. After the loss of life and devastating damage, Minister Gürlek, conveying his condolences, announced that a judicial process has been initiated to identify those who were negligent and at fault in the incident.
"THE MATERIAL TRUTH WILL BE BROUGHT TO LIGHT"
Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek, wishing mercy for the citizens who lost their lives in the flood disaster and condolences to their families, stated that judicial authorities are following the incident and used the following statements: "I wish mercy from Almighty Allah for our citizens who lost their lives during the severe rainfall and floods that affected Istanbul; and patience and condolences to their grieving families and relatives. I convey my wishes for a speedy recovery to all our citizens adversely affected by the rains. Judicial investigations have been initiated regarding the incidents, and efforts are meticulously continuing to shed light on the incidents in all their aspects, to identify any negligence and faults, and to reveal the material truth. May God protect our country and our noble nation from all kinds of disasters."
NUMBER OF THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES RISES TO 3
Meanwhile, the amount of rainfall per square meter at some points in the city exceeded 240 kilograms. In yesterday's downpours, 2 citizens lost their lives. Today, the lifeless body of a man was found by a stream near the Sadabad area of Kağıthane. The police launched an investigation into the lifeless body of the man, who was learned to be in his 40s. It was stated that the body was swept away by floodwaters in Ayazağa. With the loss of life in Kağıthane, the number of those who lost their lives in the flood disaster has risen to 3.
HE WAS ONLY 14 YEARS OLD
A painful detail emerged regarding the identity of 14-year-old Mahmut Işıldak, who lost his life after being electrocuted in the flood in Istanbul. In Çukurbostan Park in the Balat neighborhood of Fatih, Mahmut Işıldak was electrocuted the moment he stepped into a puddle. The child, who was taken to hospital unconscious, could not be saved despite all interventions and lost his life.
THE SON OF ÖMER FARUK IŞILDAK HOCA
It emerged that Mahmut, who lost his life at the age of 14, was the younger son of Ömer Faruk Işıldak Hoca, who passed away as a result of a heart attack 6 months ago. The family, who buried the father 6 months ago, is now shaken by the pain of their 14-year-old child.
HE WAS MEMORIZING THE QUR'AN
It was also learned that Mahmut, for whose death an investigation was launched, was a hafiz. Mahmut's death, with photos of him with his father emerging, plunged those who heard it into grief. İsmailağa Mosque published a condolence message regarding Mahmut's death and wished condolences to the family.