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Heavy rains cause flooding across Turkey
Heavy rains cause flooding across Turkey
Turkey has been hit by heavy rains across several provinces over the weekend, with the General Directorate of Meteorology issuing a warning early on June 17 against flooding.
The rain in Istanbul inundated roads, causing havoc in the city. Some cars were even submerged in torrential downpours that followed lightning flashes across the city.
İncirli underpass in Istanbul’s Bakırköy district was submerged under water, with firefighters running to help people stuck in their cars.
The General Directorate of Meteorology said early on June 17 in its warning that the thundery showers would continue for at least three hours in Istanbul.
It called on citizens to be careful and take measures against possible “flash flooding” in its statement.
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