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Heavy rain shuts down Istanbul, causing flooding and 2 deaths

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 15). Heavy rain shuts down Istanbul, causing flooding and 2 deaths. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/heavy-rain-shuts-down-istanbul-causing-flooding-and-2-deaths/article_8521db02-01a9-5f7a-8a1a-602c415e6e03.html

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Heavy rain caused severe flooding in Istanbul on Wednesday night, shutting down the city and leading to at least two deaths. Rescuers worked through the night to save people stranded by floodwaters, while bystanders also assisted those in need. Homes and businesses were flooded, and vehicles were left submerged as roads and underpasses filled with water, causing significant traffic disruptions throughout Turkey’s largest city.

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Torrential rain triggered severe flooding in Istanbul on October 14, 2026, causing Istanbul's worst rainfall since at least 1985. The downpour flooded hundreds of homes and businesses, inundated roads, stranded vehicles, and brought traffic to a standstill. At least three people died: a 14-year-old boy was electrocuted after stepping in a puddle, a 34-year-old man slipped on a sidewalk and hit his head, and the body of a third victim was discovered near another park. The Istanbul governor's office urged residents to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary and closed schools until Friday due to continuing rain.

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ISTANBUL (AP) — A heavy downpour has shut down Istanbul, flooded homes and roads and killed at least two people. asserted

downpour → shut → people

Rescuers worked overnight to save hundreds of people stranded at their workplaces, while bystanders helped countless others. asserted

bystanders → work → others

The downpour Wednesday night flooded homes and businesses and inundated roads and underpasses, stranding vehicles and causing traffic chaos in Turkey’s largest city. asserted

downpour → flood → city

Heavy rain shuts down Istanbul, causing flooding and 2 deaths

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