Istanbul flash floods kill three and strand thousands after torrential rain
Flash floods after torrential rain killed at least three people in Istanbul, while four others remained missing, and more than 2,700 stranded people were evacuated. The flooding submerged neighbourhoods, swept cars through streets and disrupted public transport and air travel across the city.
A 14-year-old died after being electrocuted in a puddle, a 34-year-old suffered a fatal fall, and a third person’s body was found near a park. Officials recorded more than 2,500 weather-related incidents, including 1,277 floods and 15 landslides; over 800 homes, 280 businesses and 76 vehicles were affected. Some areas saw their heaviest rainfall since 1985, and 46 aircraft could not land.
- Floods killed at least three people in Istanbul.
- More than 2,700 people were evacuated.
- Homes, businesses, transport and flights were affected.
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Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city, stretching across both Europe and Asia along the Bosphorus strait. Its busy roads, public transport links and two airports serve residents and visitors across the city and connect it with the wider country.
Heavy rain can overwhelm drains and streams, sending water into streets, homes and businesses. Flooding can also make travel unsafe and disrupt transport, while fast-moving water and hidden electrical hazards pose risks to people caught outside.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Wild flash floods leave at least three dead in Istanbul as roads turn into rivers in holiday hotspots”.