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Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding and Reservoir Levels Rise in Istanbul

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What happened

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Heavy rainfall struck Istanbul on October 15, 2026, leading to floods and causing at least five deaths in the city, with one additional death reported in Kocaeli. The rainfall was most intense in Beykoz, reaching 277.1 kilograms per square meter, the highest level recorded since 1942. Following the event, the average water level in Istanbul's reservoirs increased to 52.43%.

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Why it matters

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The extreme weather event and resulting flooding could impact municipal infrastructure and property values in affected districts like Eyüpsultan and Beykoz. The heavy rainfall also affects the water supply management and reservoir capacity of Istanbul.

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Who's involved

  • EyüpsultanDistrict of Istanbul noted to experience heavy rainfall and flooding.
  • BeykozDistrict of Istanbul that recorded the highest rainfall levels during the event.
  • IstanbulCity where the heavy rainfall, floods, and reservoir level increases occurred.
  • Emlak KonutReal estate developer with a major project located within Beykoz.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • EyüpsultanSpeculative

    Eyüpsultan could face increased municipal costs related to infrastructure repair following the flooding.

How it developed

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  1. Heavy rainfall in Istanbul caused deaths and affected multiple districts.1 source
  2. Both Eyüpsultan and Beykoz experienced heavy rainfall on October 15, 2026.1 source

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The entities involved

  • Eyüpsultan

    district of İstanbul, northwestern Turkey

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  • Beykoz

    district of İstanbul, northwestern Turkey

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