14.10.2026 23:10
The downpour, which intensified its effect in Istanbul during the evening hours, also caused disaster in Ümraniye and Çekmeköy. While many vehicles were stranded due to water accumulating on Şile Road, the route near Nevzat Demir Facilities was completely closed to traffic. In images coming from the region, vehicles were seen trapped in floodwaters, while an anxious wait continues for stranded citizens.
The severe downpour that affected Istanbul caused flooding around Ümraniye and Çekmeköy. While vehicles were stranded due to water accumulating on the roads toward Şile, it was reported that the road near the Nevzat Demir Facilities was completely closed to traffic. Footage from the region revealed the scale of the flood.
The downpour, which intensified in the evening hours in Istanbul, negatively affected life throughout the city. Especially after the rainfall that was effective on the Ümraniye-Şile route, the water level rose on the roads, and some vehicles remained in floodwaters.
While water flooded Şile Road in Çekmeköy, drivers wanting to travel from Ümraniye toward Şile had difficult moments. Traffic came to a complete halt after the road near the Nevzat Demir Facilities was covered with water.
ŞILE ROAD CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
According to information relayed from the region at around 21:00, the route between Ümraniye Nevzat Demir Facilities and Şile was closed to traffic. It was reported that vehicles could not advance due to floodwaters accumulating on the road, and some drivers were stranded with their vehicles.
In footage shared from the region, it was seen that a large part of the road was underwater and vehicles were struggling with floodwaters. The rise in water level brought transportation on the route to a standstill.
VEHICLES TRAPPED IN FLOODWATERS
Due to the flooding on Şile Road, many vehicles were stranded on the road. In the footage, it was seen that some vehicles tried to advance through the water surrounding them, while others could not move.
It was stated that there were citizens stranded in the region, while drivers had difficulty advancing on the road covered with water.
HEAVY RAIN NEGATIVELY AFFECTED LIFE IN ISTANBUL
The heavy rainfall affecting Istanbul caused flooding and traffic disruptions in many places. The latest footage from around Ümraniye and Çekmeköy revealed the impact of the rainfall on daily life and transportation.
While information was shared for drivers who would use the direction of Şile that the road was closed, details regarding the condition of citizens stranded in the region and when transportation would return to normal have not yet become clear.