Turkish Minister: 3,055 Rescued in Istanbul Floods
The Turkish Ministry of Interior announced that rescue teams saved 3,055 people stranded due to heavy rain and floods in Istanbul. The death toll has risen to three individuals, including one who died from electrocution and two who drowned, with six others still missing. Additionally, a precautionary building near a water stream in the Fuzuli neighborhood of Sakarya Province was evacuated without any casualties recorded. Rainfall amounts in some areas reached 272 millimeters per square meter. Emergency teams continue their work using 12,537 cameras, with over 58,000 personnel involved in rescue and intervention operations. Weather alerts have been issued in 35 provinces. More than 9,000 food packages have been distributed. Citizens are advised to stay away from flooded areas and fallen electrical wires. Rescue efforts continue around the clock.
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