Istanbul Governor's Office confirms 2 fatalities from flash floods

By Semra Orkan and Adem Koc

ISTANBUL (AA) - The Istanbul Governor's Office said two people died Tuesday from flash floods caused by torrential rains in Basaksehir and Kucukcekmece districts.

In a statement, the office noted that the heavy rains have now ceased in Arnavutkoy and Basaksehir.

Istanbul Governor Davut Gul highlighted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that approximately 125 kilograms of precipitation per square meter had been recorded.

"Citizens whose homes are uninhabitable due to flooding and those at risk of flooding can seek shelter in public facilities by calling 112," said Gul.

*Writing by Servet Gunerigok