Record rainfall kills two and floods Istanbul
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Nile Post
Two people, a 14-year-old boy and a 34-year-old man, died after severe flooding in Istanbul caused by the heaviest rainfall in 84 years, according to the city governor. Nearly 600 people were evacuated and schools closed on Thursday and Friday, while emergency services continued their operations, reports the BBC.
Two people have died after severe flooding in Istanbul, Turkey, caused by the heaviest rainfall recorded in the city in 84 years, according to Istanbul’s governor, quoted by BBC Turkish. A 14-year-old boy was electrocuted while walking through a puddle, while a 34-year-old man died after slipping and hitting the ground while attempting to cross a road.
Nearly 600 people were rescued after becoming stranded, while cars were submerged in several districts. Istanbul Governor Davut Gül urged residents to avoid going out unless absolutely necessary, reports the BBC.
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