Istanbul flood toll rises to eight as rescuers find more bodies

Summary

The death toll from the flooding in Istanbul has risen to eight as rescuers found more bodies. Officials said the historic rainfall on October 14 was the heaviest since records began in 1942. Authorities have received nearly 20,000 reports of property damage from the torrential rain and floods, Governor Davut Gül said.

Timeline

1. Straits Times

   19 Oct 2026, 11:55 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that the Istanbul flood toll has risen to eight as rescuers find bodies, and that officials said the October 14 rainfall was the heaviest since records began in 1942.

2. Euronews

   19 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews reports that the Istanbul flood death toll has risen to eight as rescuers find more bodies, and that Governor Davut Gül said authorities have received nearly 20,000 reports of property damage from the torrential rainfall and floods.