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Landslides at two locations in Istanbul following heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall in Istanbul's Şile district has caused landslides at two separate locations. While traffic on the Ağva road is being managed under controlled conditions, cleanup efforts are ongoing on one of the routes.

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Published: 17.10.2026 18:16 Updated: 17.10.2026 18:16
Landslides at two locations in Istanbul following heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall in Istanbul's Şile district has caused disruptions to transportation. The Şile-Ağva road was closed to traffic for a period due to a landslide that occurred in the Şuayipli area.

Following reports, teams were dispatched to the region and began work to clear the soil and mud that had slid onto the road. Once the work was completed, the route was reopened to traffic under controlled conditions.

Land and muddy water that slid after the rainfall in Şile.
A landslide occurred in the region following heavy rainfall.

A second landslide in the district occurred on the road between Kadıköy Neighborhood and Büyük Bucaklı Neighborhood. Municipal teams were directed to the location where traffic had come to a halt.

Cleanup and intervention efforts by the teams are continuing on this route. Drivers are urged to proceed with caution in the area and to follow the directions of the teams.

Cleanup work being carried out with construction equipment on the Şile-Ağva road and waiting vehicles.
Teams carried out work to clear the soil and mud that had slid onto the road.

News Source: 12punto

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