Flash floods in Turkey result in six deaths

Heavy flooding across parts of Turkey has resulted in six confirmed fatalities, following the discovery of a man's body on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026, near the Ayvansaray ferry terminal in Istanbul. Authorities report that five of the victims died within the Istanbul province, while one casualty was recorded in the Kocaeli province. Rescue operations remain active as teams continue to search for one additional missing person.

In a separate emergency operation in the Sapanca district of Sakarya province, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) successfully rescued eight people, including an eight-month-old infant, who were trapped by overflowing streams. The Turkish Ministry of Interior released documentation of the operation, which was captured via helmet cameras, highlighting the severity of the weather conditions that led to the evacuations.

Ongoing search efforts are being coordinated by local authorities to locate the remaining missing individual. The situation remains critical as regional disaster teams continue to monitor the aftermath of the severe weather.