Türkiye regulations · 17 October 2026
Ayazağa flood response prioritises emergency support and unfinished stream works
Minister Kurum said lasting solutions would be discussed with residents after immediate flood recovery, with municipalities working together to complete unfinished stream rehabilitation.
Türkiye’s Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change announced on 16 October 2026 that Minister Murat Kurum had inspected flood-affected areas in Ayazağa, in Istanbul’s Sarıyer district. He said meeting immediate needs and clearing flood damage took priority, while unfinished stream rehabilitation would be completed with Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and Sarıyer Municipality. [Source](https://csb.gov.tr/haberler/onceligimiz-bir-an-once-yaralari-sarmak-306988)
Shelter, food and flooded buildings
Kurum said residents needing shelter and food would receive support. Work to remove accumulated sediment from buildings and address flooding, particularly in basements, would proceed under the governor’s coordination. He reported flooding in the lower parts of numerous buildings and said residents’ infrastructure concerns had been assessed during the visit. The announcement also said emergency teams and security forces were continuing searches for missing residents. [Source](https://csb.gov.tr/haberler/onceligimiz-bir-an-once-yaralari-sarmak-306988)
Official source: Republic of Türkiye — Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change ↗Joint commitment to stream rehabilitation
The minister said continuing the unfinished stream works was essential and that municipal representatives had agreed to undertake the necessary measures together. He stressed the importance of completion for both Ayazağa and Cendere, saying residents and shopkeepers should not face the same problems and anxiety in subsequent disasters. The announcement describes a commitment to complete outstanding work, rather than a finished infrastructure investment. It provides neither a project budget nor a firm completion date. [Source](https://csb.gov.tr/haberler/onceligimiz-bir-an-once-yaralari-sarmak-306988)
Official source: Republic of Türkiye — Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change ↗Infrastructure and settlement concerns
Kurum linked local flooding to a covered stream section, inadequate infrastructure and unplanned urban development. These explanations appear as the minister’s assessment of the causes. Emphasising planned development and infrastructure, he said climate-change impacts were increasing in intensity and frequency. He also described earthquake preparedness and planned urban development as relevant to precautions against such disasters. Opening covered stream sections and considering urban transformation together were among the issues he called for discussing. [Source](https://csb.gov.tr/haberler/onceligimiz-bir-an-once-yaralari-sarmak-306988)
Official source: Republic of Türkiye — Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change ↗Residents to be consulted on lasting solutions
Under the sequence outlined, consultation on lasting solutions would follow the initial response, with measures shared in stages. Kurum said the aim was a solution that would not disadvantage residents. He described round-the-clock operations through crisis centres coordinated by the governor’s office, district authorities and AFAD. The announcement introduces no new legislation or business obligations: its focus is ongoing disaster response and infrastructure and settlement measures planned for a later stage. [Source](https://csb.gov.tr/haberler/onceligimiz-bir-an-once-yaralari-sarmak-306988)
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