# At least two killed as heavy rain and widespread flooding shut down Istanbul

https://mins.news/en/video/101415

- euronews, 2026-10-15 12:20 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFED8-jNLgQ

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

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