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Istanbul power outages affecting multiple districts
Istanbul is facing planned power outages across multiple districts due to maintenance work by BEDAŞ, impacting residents and businesses.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 8 November 2026.
The story so far as of 8 November 2026
On September 22, 2026, BEDAŞ scheduled power outages across 36 districts in Istanbul for maintenance, lasting up to nine hours. On September 27, further outages were planned in 12 districts due to ongoing infrastructure improvements. On November 8, BEDAŞ announced additional planned outages on the European side of Istanbul for maintenance, affecting various districts for several hours.
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Coverage, day by day
- Disruption
Istanbul faces planned power outages by BEDAŞ
Impact Retailers and logistics operators in affected Istanbul districts face disruptions due to power outages.
Sources: Cumhuriyet.com.tr: Son Dakika ↗, haber7.com ↗
- Disruption
Istanbul Faces Power Cuts in 12 Districts
Impact Businesses and residents in affected districts will face temporary power outages, potentially disrupting operations and daily activities.
Sources: Haber Turk ↗
- Disruption
Istanbul Power Outages to Affect 36 Districts
Impact Businesses and residents in affected districts face operational disruptions due to prolonged power outages.
Sources: Yeni Safak ↗, Haber Turk ↗
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