Al Jazeera · 2026-10-15
• What happened: Istanbul in chaos, shut down by heaviest rainfall since 1985 Istanbul in chaos, shut down by heaviest rainfall since 1985 Torrential rain has triggered flash floods across Istanbul. The downpour swept cars through neighbourhoods, stranded people, triggered landslides and brought traffic to a standstill, with more rain ... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.
Istanbul in chaos, shut down by heaviest rainfall since 1985
Torrential rain has triggered flash floods across Istanbul. The downpour swept cars through neighbourhoods, stranded people, triggered landslides and brought traffic to a standstill, with more rain to come.
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