10.01.2026 23:51
After warnings from meteorology, heavy rain and wind began to affect Istanbul from the evening hours. The rainfall that took over the megacity was captured by the cellphone camera of a driver on the road. In the footage, the driver was seen saying, "What is this, this can't be happening."
After the warnings from the meteorology, rain and strong winds began to show their effects in Istanbul from the evening hours.
MEGA CITY SURRENDERS TO HEAVY RAIN
The rain, which started from the European side, later gave way to heavy downpours throughout the city. As the lightning struck with the rain, thunder was also heard in some districts.
THE INTENSITY OF THE RAIN CAPTURED ON CAMERA
Due to the water accumulation on the roads, drivers used their vehicles slowly and carefully. The heavy rain was reflected in the cellphone camera of a driver on the move. In the footage, the driver was seen saying, "What is this, this can't be happening."
CITIZENS LOOKED FOR SHELTER
Those caught unprepared by the rain in Taksim Square tried to protect themselves from the rain under the awnings of shops and buildings. Pedestrians walking on the sidewalk had difficulty walking due to the water puddles. Some passengers wanting to take the metrobus in Cevizlibağ waited under the overpass to avoid the rain.
FLOODING OCCURRED
Due to the heavy rain, a house was flooded on Melikoğlu Street in the Taşoluk neighborhood of Arnavutköy. Flooding reports were made to the relevant units from businesses and homes located on the ground floors in various neighborhoods across the city.
Source: AA / DHA / İHA