# Heavy rain and widespread flooding shut down Istanbul, killing at least two

https://mins.news/en/item/101011

- euronews, 2026-10-15 07:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/at-least-two-killed-after-heavy-rain-and-widespread-flooding-causes-istanbul-shutdown

> Heavy rain and widespread flooding brought Istanbul to a shutdown, leaving at least two people dead. The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality said some areas recorded their highest rainfall since 1985.

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