15.10.2026 10:54
In the flood disaster that occurred in Istanbul’s Sarıyer district after a heavy downpour, more than 50 vehicles were swept away and piled on top of each other, while citizens trapped in homes and workplaces called for emergency help at first light.
Istanbul experienced a night full of nightmares due to the severe storm and torrential rain that made its effect felt during the night hours. In the Ayazağa neighborhood of Sarıyer district, there were loss of life, floods, and heavy material damage in the flood disaster that occurred as a result of the streams overflowing. The extent of the horror experienced throughout the night was revealed as the weather brightened.
THEY WERE RESCUED WITH CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND TRACTORS
Due to the sudden downpour in Ayazağa, the streets almost turned into rivers, and many workplaces and homes were flooded. Construction machinery and tractors came to the rescue of citizens stranded on roads and stops. While the evacuation efforts started by the teams at night continued until the morning hours, it was seen that the neighborhood turned into a battlefield as the waters receded.
MORE THAN 50 VEHICLES BECAME UNUSABLE
As a result of excessive water coming from the forest area overflowing the stream bed, dozens of vehicles parked and traveling on the street were swept away by floodwaters. The vehicles that were dragged, piled on top of each other, overturned, and became unusable were viewed from the air.
Here are the terrifying photo frames;