From Malay Mail · · 50s
Istanbul floods kill two in historic rainfall
Istanbul floods two as heaviest rain in 80 years hits city.
In brief
Istanbul floods two as heaviest rain in 80 years hits city. Istanbul floods two people, including a 14-year-old boy, after unprecedented rainfall since 1942. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Istanbul floods
Istanbul battles flooding from heaviest rainfall in city since 1942.
Two deaths
Two people died in floods, one a 14-year-old boy electrocuted in Balat area.
Schools closed
Schools shut across Istanbul until Monday, urging residents to stay home.
Flights diverted
Forty-three flights diverted from Istanbul Airport due to heavy rain and strong winds.
Disaster response
Turkey's AFAD sets up crisis desk for 1,277 flooding incidents and 15 landslides.
Floods continue
Heavy rains expected to continue over weekend, causing further disruption.
The one thing
Istanbul floods two people, including a 14-year-old boy, after unprecedented rainfall since 1942.
