Two Dead in Istanbul After Record-Breaking Rainfall
· World · BBC News, AFP
Two people died in Istanbul after the city experienced its heaviest rainfall in 84 years. A 14-year-old boy was electrocuted after stepping into a water-filled puddle, and a 34-year-old man died after slipping and hitting his head on the pavement. Nearly 600 people were rescued from flooded areas, and the city's metro service hours were extended to assist with transport. The interior ministry has warned of potential flash flooding in other provinces as the storm continues.
Why it matters
The extreme weather has disrupted infrastructure and public safety for the 16 million residents of the Istanbul metropolitan area.
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