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Heavy rains flood Istanbul streets, paralyze traffic
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Heavy rains flood Istanbul streets, paralyze traffic
Flash floods have swept through large parts of Istanbul after an unexpected heavy rainstorm, disrupting transport and damaging infrastructure.
- Flash floods inundated main roads, subway stations, and historical markets in the city of 16 million people.
- Traffic came to a halt on major arteries linking Istanbul's European and Asian sides.
- Local authorities warned drivers to avoid low-lying roads and urged citizens to stay home unless necessary.
- No immediate casualties were reported; rescue and municipality teams are working to drain water and reopen roads.
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