# Istanbul floods kill two in historic rainfall

> Istanbul floods two as heaviest rain in 80 years hits city.
- Title: Istanbul floods kill two in historic rainfall · Malay Mail
- Summary: Istanbul floods two as heaviest rain in 80 years hits city. Istanbul floods two people, including a 14-year-old boy, after unprecedented rainfall since 1942.
- Keywords: istanbul, floods, rainfall, turkey, 14-year-old, deaths, news, world, kill, two, historic, Malay Mail
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/10/15/istanbul-reels-from-heaviest-rainfall-in-over-80-years-as-floods-kill-two/239248
- Published: 2026-10-15T19:48:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: istanbul, floods, rainfall, turkey, 14-year-old, deaths, news, world
## Istanbul floods
Istanbul battles flooding from heaviest rainfall in city since 1942.
## Two deaths
Two people died in floods, one a 14-year-old boy electrocuted in Balat area.
## Schools closed
Schools shut across Istanbul until Monday, urging residents to stay home.
## Flights diverted
Forty-three flights diverted from Istanbul Airport due to heavy rain and strong winds.
## Disaster response
Turkey's AFAD sets up crisis desk for 1,277 flooding incidents and 15 landslides.
## Floods continue
Heavy rains expected to continue over weekend, causing further disruption.
## Key takeaway

Istanbul floods two people, including a 14-year-old boy, after unprecedented rainfall since 1942.