Education has been suspended for one day in Istanbul due to adverse weather conditions.
In an announcement made on its social media account, the Istanbul Governor's Office stated that 'face-to-face' education activities in all public and private educational institutions across the province have been suspended for one day.
The statement included the following:
"Adverse weather conditions in Istanbul are affecting many areas of life in our province, primarily transportation.
As the Istanbul Governor's Office, we have taken a series of measures to ensure that the negative effects caused by the heavy rainfall impact the lives of our citizens as little as possible.
Within the framework of these decisions;
Face-to-face education activities in all public and private educational institutions across the province have been suspended for one (1) day on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Furthermore, personnel with disabilities, pregnant personnel, veterans, disabled veterans, and female personnel with children under the age of 8 working in public institutions and organizations will be considered on administrative leave. However, the group of "female personnel with children under the age of 8" does not include female personnel working in our units operating in the fields of health, security, and rain response. Mothers working in any profession who have disabled children under the age of 8 will also be considered on administrative leave on the specified date.
- The use of motorcycles and similar two-wheeled vehicles in traffic is prohibited starting from 21.00 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, until further notice.
Respectfully announced to the public."
News Source: 12punto
