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Istanbul’s worst floods in 80 years leave 4 dead
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- Istanbul experienced its worst flooding in over 80 years, with rainfall in 48 hours exceeding the historical average for September and October combined, resulting in at least four deaths.
- The floods caused widespread damage, including flooded homes and businesses, submerged streets and parks, and vehicles being swept away and piled at the bottom of hills.
- Authorities reported nearly 10,000 damage-related incidents and deployed 46,000 personnel for cleanup and assistance efforts across the city.
- Officials acknowledged that urban development near waterways contributed to the severity of the floods and emphasized the importance of addressing this issue.
- The environment minister linked the flooding to climate change, underscoring the urgency of combating it ahead of the upcoming COP31 climate conference in Turkey.
