Istanbul:Torrential rains have severely impacted Istanbul, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. Streets, homes, shops, and transport infrastructure were inundated by the flooding, causing widespread disruption.

According to Qatar News Agency, Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci reported that authorities received 8,815 reports related to the flooding and evacuated 2,727 people. Rescue operations involved 46,597 personnel, 2,288 vehicles, and 14 boats.

Istanbul Governor Davut Gul noted that the city experienced its heaviest rainfall in 84 years. He urged residents to remain indoors as additional rain could lead to further hazards, including road and building collapses.

In response to the flooding, school closures and public-sector leave were extended by an additional day. The flooding also caused significant traffic disruptions and inundated metro stations and tunnels across the city.