Heavy downpours have caused catastrophic flooding in Istanbul, resulting in at least three fatalities and multiple individuals reported missing as authorities scramble to assess the damage. Residents in affected areas face disrupted infrastructure and potential hazards as swollen rivers and overwhelmed drainage systems exacerbate the crisis. Emergency services are working around the clock to rescue stranded individuals and restore essential services. The scale of destruction remains unclear, but the situation underscores the growing threat of extreme weather events in urban regions.
Three people have died and several are reported missing after torrential rain triggered severe flooding across Istanbul
