Torrential rain hit Istanbul Wednesday night through Thursday. Officials reported three deaths Thursday and a fourth on Friday. More than 2,700 people were evacuated. Some districts recorded over 200 mm of rain; Beykoz saw 273 mm. The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality said some areas had the highest totals since 1985. The governor extended school closures through Friday. A house on a riverbed collapsed in Sakarya province.
https://www.therepublic.com/2026/10/15/heavy-rain-shuts-down-istanbul-causing-flooding-and-3-deaths/
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