
Heavy rain in Istanbul led to flooding, 1,277 flooding incidents, 47 landslides and 47 people trapped; authorities reported damage to 808 houses, 280 businesses, 76 vehicles, 13 fallen trees and two roofs, and a crisis coordination center was established at AFAD.
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Heavy rain caused floods and landslides in Istanbul, leading to numerous flooding incidents and property damage.
The Turkish portal emphasizes that heavy rain led to flooding in Istanbul. Getting around the city is very difficult.
Local authorities recorded a total of 1,277 flooding incidents. A total of 47 landslides occurred. Daily Sabah also reported that 47 people were imprisoned.
Istanbul's governor's office said emergency crews responded to widespread flooding and weather damage that damaged hundreds of homes, businesses and vehicles.
According to the governor's statement, authorities received reports of 808 homes, 280 businesses and 76 vehicles, as well as 13 downed trees and two damaged roofs.
The website also reported that a crisis coordination center was established at the Regional Directorate of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) in Istanbul after receiving warnings from the State Meteorological Service of Turkey.

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