15.10.2026 18:18
President Erdoğan made a statement regarding the flood disaster in Istanbul. Erdoğan said, "I pray to God for mercy for the 3 citizens who lost their lives. All our state institutions, especially AFAD, are working in coordination. It is understood that heavy rains will continue in different parts of our country today and tomorrow. We ask our people to carefully follow the warnings of our official institutions."
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the "Turkish Maarif Foundation 10th Anniversary Program" at the Beştepe Nation's Library. In his remarks at the program, President Erdoğan offered his condolences to the citizens who lost their lives in Istanbul, which was hit by the flood. Noting that the rainfall would continue, Erdoğan asked citizens to be careful.
ERDOĞAN: ALL INSTITUTIONS OF OUR STATE ARE WORKING IN COORDINATION
In his statement, Erdoğan said: "The highlights from President Erdoğan's speech are as follows: "I wish a speedy recovery to those affected by the rainfall, flood, and inundation in Antalya and Istanbul, and I pray to God for mercy for the 3 citizens who lost their lives. All institutions of our state, especially AFAD, are working in coordination.
"OUR PEOPLE SHOULD FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CAREFULLY"
While making the necessary warnings to our citizens, it is simultaneously taking all measures in the field. It is understood that heavy showers will continue in different parts of our country today and tomorrow. We want our people to follow the warnings of our official institutions carefully.