Euro
Arrow
55,1574
Dollar
Arrow
49,3978
Sterling
Arrow
65,1588
Gold
Arrow
6554,8794
BIST 100
Arrow
12.146
Home > Local News News > Education suspended for 1 day in Yalova and Kocaeli

Education suspended for 1 day in Yalova and Kocaeli

Due to heavy rainfall affecting the Armutlu district of Yalova, some roads were flooded, and education has been suspended for 1 day across the province. In Kocaeli, due to the expected increase in the intensity of the downpour, education has also been suspended for 1 day in all educational institutions across the province on Thursday, October 15.

X Facebook WhatsApp Mail SUBSCRIBE Google News
Published: 14.10.2026 23:07 Updated: 14.10.2026 23:07
Education suspended for 1 day in Yalova and Kocaeli

The rain, which was effective in the Armutlu district, negatively affected daily life. Drivers had difficulty moving forward due to rainwater accumulating on some roads. While work is being carried out in the region with construction machinery, the precipitation is expected to continue until the night hours.

In a statement made by the Yalova Governorship, it was stated that according to meteorological data, extreme rainfall and strong winds are expected across the city on Thursday, October 15. It was reported that education has been suspended for 1 day in all public and private schools and special education institutions across the province in order to protect the health and safety of students and to prevent potential negative situations in transportation. The statement also noted that pregnant and disabled public employees, as well as female personnel with children attending kindergarten or daycare, will be considered on administrative leave on the specified date.

On the other hand, it was stated that the use of motorcycles, scooters, and similar two-wheeled vehicles in traffic is prohibited starting from 22:30 on Wednesday, October 14, until further notice. The Governorship warned citizens to be careful and cautious against adverse weather conditions.

EDUCATION SUSPENDED IN KOCAELI

In a statement made by the Kocaeli Governorship, it was stated that in line with the latest meteorological data, the downpour is expected to increase in intensity in the city, and education has been suspended for 1 day in all educational institutions across the province on Thursday, October 15. The statement reported that, in addition to veterans, disabled veterans, pregnant, disabled, and chronically ill personnel working in public institutions, female personnel with children attending rehabilitation centers, kindergartens, and daycares, as well as female personnel with children under the age of 10, will be considered on administrative leave for 1 day, excluding those whose presence is mandatory.


News Source: İHA

Tags

Armutlu administrative leave District Kocaeli Governorship Yalova Governorship