Deadly floods devastate Istanbul (VIDEO)

At least three people have died as record-breaking rainfall flooded streets, swept away vehicles, and disrupted dozens of flights At least three people have been killed as torrential rains unleashed devastating floods across Istanbul, submerging streets, sweeping away vehicles and bringing much of Türkiye’s largest city to a standstill.The storm battered the city overnight on Wednesday, flooding residential neighborhoods, businesses, and major roads on both the European and Asian sides. Schools were closed, public transport was disrupted, and authorities urged residents to remain indoors as further rainfall was forecast.The downpour, described by local officials as the worst in decades, has triggered a massive emergency response, with thousands evacuated and dozens of flights diverted.Reporting from the flooded streets of Istanbul on Thursday, RT correspondent Yasin Ekin said the scale of destruction was still being assessed, with emergency crews working to rescue stranded residents and clear debris.İstanbul Sarıyer Ayazağa mahallesi korkunç görüntüler.. #yağmur https://t.co/zeCuRDGX4Q— Zeki Bahçe (@zekibahce) October 14, 2026Istanbul Governor Davut Gul described the rainfall as th...