Turkey’s Minister of Trade, Ömer Bolat, announced that 80 million Turkish Lira (approximately $2.6 million USD) will be provided as immediate financial assistance to shopkeepers in İstanbul affected by recent flooding. The aid aims to address the urgent needs of businesses impacted by the disaster in İstanbul. Minister Bolat stated the funds will be directly disbursed to those affected. This support is intended to help businesses recover and resume operations following the severe weather event. The Turkish government is prioritizing the restoration of economic activity in the flood-hit areas of İstanbul. Officials are continuing to assess the full extent of the damage caused by the flooding and explore additional support measures.