At least two dead as record rainfall floods Istanbul
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Torrential rain and flash flooding have shut schools, disrupted flights and left at least two people dead in Istanbul, where authorities urged residents to remain home unless travel was essential.
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül said the city had experienced its heaviest rainfall since records began in 1942. More than 100mm fell across many areas from early Wednesday, while the northeastern district of Beykoz recorded 242mm, according to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.
A 14-year-old boy died after being electrocuted when he stepped into a puddle in the Fatih district, prompting an official investigation. A 34-year-old person also died after slipping and striking their head. AP, Bloomberg, Yahoo and Sky News reported a third death.
Deputy Mayor Nuri Aslan said 595 stranded people had been moved to safety and more than 8,000 workers were responding. Sky News reported that 2,700 people had been evacuated. Floodwater submerged vehicles, entered homes and businesses, overwhelmed roads and caused a river to burst its banks.
Schools were ordered closed on Thursday and Friday as rain was forecast to continue. Officials expanded metro operating hours and advised residents to use public transport. The storm also disrupted aviation: BBC Turkish reported that 46 aircraft were unable to land, while The National said 51 flights were diverted and 19 cancelled at Istanbul Airport.
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At least two dead as record rainfall floods Istanbul
Torrential rain and flash flooding have shut schools, disrupted flights and left at least two people dead in Istanbul, where authorities urged residents to remain home unless travel was essential.
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül said the city had experienced its heaviest rainfall since records began in 1942. More than 100mm fell across many areas from early Wednesday, while the northeastern district of Beykoz recorded 242mm, according to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.
A 14-year-old boy died after being electrocuted when he stepped into a puddle in the Fatih district, prompting an official investigation. A 34-year-old person also died after slipping and striking their head. AP, Bloomberg, Yahoo and Sky News reported a third death, though details were not included in their accounts.death.
Deputy Mayor Nuri Aslan said 595 stranded people had been moved to safety and more than 8,000 workers were responding. Sky News reported that 2,700 people had been evacuated. Floodwater submerged vehicles, entered homes and businesses, overwhelmed roads and caused a river to burst its banks.
Schools were ordered closed on Thursday and Friday as rain was forecast to continue. Officials expanded metro operating hours and advised residents to use public transport. The storm also disrupted aviation: BBC Turkish reported that 46 aircraft were unable to land, while The National said 51 flights were diverted and 19 cancelled at Istanbul Airport.
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