The flights stopped when the rain hit. Some trams and metros started operating again in Istanbul

The heavy downpour and storm that has been effective in Istanbul since yesterday morning brought life to a halt. Roads turned into lakes and vehicles were dragged in flood waters.

While traffic congestion continued until late at night, some public transportation services were disrupted.

The services on the T1 Kabataş-Bağcılar Tram Line returned to normal only at 01.02.

In the statement made on Metro Istanbul's social media account, it was noted that the services on the T3 Kadıköy - Moda Tram Line, T1 Kabataş - Bağcılar Tram Line and M9 Ataköy-Olympic Metro Line returned to normal at 07.13.

Two people died across the province due to the rain that brought life to a halt.

14-year-old M.I. in Çukurbostan Park in Fatih. The boy named was electrocuted when he stepped in a puddle.

The child, who was taken to the hospital unconscious, could not be saved despite all the interventions and died.

34-year-old S.Y., who was trying to cross the flood waters and cross the road in front of a guest house on Dereboyu Street in Sarıyer Ayazağa District. He slipped and fell, hitting his head on the pavement.

S.Y., who was rescued from the puddle by citizens, died in the hospital where he was taken.