Please refer to the attached file. Description The reported figure of 2, 727 affected people refers to individuals who were stranded and subsequently rescued due to flooding in Istanbul. On 14 October 2026, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms caused flooding and flash floods across parts of Türkiye, particularly in the Marmara Region. The affected areas include Istanbul, Kocaeli, Bursa, Bilecik and Yalova. According to AFAD’s Meteorological Warnings Information Note dated 15 October 2026 (09: 25), a total of 9, 588 emergency calls were received across the provinces under meteorological warnings, including 8, 815 in Istanbul. Reported incidents included flooding of homes, gardens and roads, fallen trees, and people stranded due to rising floodwaters. In Istanbul, two fatalities were reported, one due to electrocution and another due to drowning. Of the 8, 815 emergency calls received in the city, 6, 728 had been addressed, while response operations for 2, 087 remained ongoing. People requiring temporary accommodation are being sheltered in public guesthouses. According to meteorological forecasts for 15–16 October 2026, heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected to affect several provinces, posing further risks of flooding and disruptions to transportation. Request For Assistance Government Requests International Assistance: No NS Requests International Assistance: No Information Bulletin Published No
Türkiye: TUR: Flood – 10-2026 – Marmara Region (2026-10-15)
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