Istanbul, Oct 15, 2026 (AFP) - Two dead as Istanbul endures heaviest rainfall in 80 years

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Istanbul was on Thursday battling to recover from flooding caused by what officials said was the heaviest rainfall in the city since records began more than 80 years ago, as the downpour continued. The rain began lashing Turkey's largest city in earnest on Wednesday morning and intensified throughout the day, causing chaos and flash flooding, with footage showing cars being dragged away by the fast-flowing waters. "We are talking here about the h......

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