UAE Offers Condolences and Solidarity to Türkiye Following Deadly Floods
UAE Offers Condolences to Türkiye After Deadly Floods
The United Arab Emirates has expressed solidarity with Türkiye after severe flooding caused deaths, injuries and missing persons, offering condolences to the victims’ families and wishing a swift recovery for the injured.
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs Statement
In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed the country’s condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the floods, which have also left others injured and unaccounted for. The ministry expressed its sincere sympathy to Türkiye and its people over the tragedy, while wishing all those injured a speedy recovery. The statement reaffirmed the UAE’s solidarity with Türkiye following the devastating rainfall and flooding.
Details of the Flooding in Istanbul
Severe flooding struck Istanbul after torrential rain on Wednesday night, October 14, inundating homes, businesses, roads and underpasses, leaving vehicles stranded and causing widespread disruption across Türkiye’s largest city.
Casualties and Rescue Efforts
The death toll rose to four, while rescue teams continued searching for four people reported missing. Authorities deployed emergency personnel to assist affected residents and respond to thousands of reports of damage.
