
Flooding and evacuations after severe storms in Istanbul
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The climate crisis increases the risk of extreme weather events. Parts of Istanbul recorded the heaviest rainfall in over 40 years.
Heavy rain paralyzes Istanbul: The storm started on Wednesday night and caused streets to flood, cars to be washed away and hundreds of people to be stranded - they had to get on a bus.
Local media report two deaths: A 14-year-old died from an electric shock when he stepped into a puddle in a park. Rescue workers continue to search for missing people and evacuate people.
The climate crisis is increasing the risk of such heavy rainfall. Some areas of Istanbul experienced the heaviest rainfall in more than 40 years.
The governor of Istanbul announced on Wednesday that he would suspend face-to-face teaching in schools. And if you don't necessarily have to go out, you should stay at home. Because there is supposed to be more rain.
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