Pakistan’s Prime Minister Sharif sends condolences in Turkish over Istanbul floods

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a condolence message in Turkish after deadly floods in Istanbul, saying Pakistan stands in solidarity with the brotherly people of Türkiye and is ready to provide all possible support.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his condolences to Türkiye after the flood disaster that claimed lives in Istanbul. In a message released in English and Turkish, Sharif said he was “deeply saddened by the loss of life and destruction caused by the severe flood disaster in Istanbul.”

Offering his condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the families of the victims, Sharif said: “I offer my most sincere condolences to my dear brother, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and to the grieving families of those who lost their lives. I wish the injured a speedy recovery and hope the missing will be found safe and sound.”

Flags of Türkiye and Pakistan

“Ready to provide all possible support”

Stressing that Pakistan stands by Türkiye, Sharif said: “Pakistan stands in solidarity with the brotherly people of Türkiye and is ready to provide all possible support during this difficult time.”

Heaviest rainfall in 84 years

During the downpour that hit Istanbul on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 277.1 kilograms of rain per square meter fell in Beykoz, according to data from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB). The figure was recorded as the highest rainfall measured at stations since 1942. Floods, inundations and landslides across the city caused loss of life and heavy damage.

Clean-up work after the floods in Istanbul

The Turkish State Meteorological Service has raised its warning level to orange, or “dangerous,” for many areas on Istanbul’s Anatolian side. The Istanbul Governor’s Office said 50 to 100 kilograms of rain per square meter was expected in eight districts and warned of flood and landslide risks.

Solidarity in hard times

Sharif also conveyed his condolences to Türkiye in May after floods hit Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa and Adıyaman, saying Pakistan stood in full solidarity with its Turkish brothers and sisters. President Erdoğan, for his part, phoned Sharif in August 2025 to offer condolences after floods struck various parts of Pakistan and offered support for rescue and relief efforts.

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