Four dead as Istanbul suffers worst floods in 80 years
At least four people have died after Istanbul suffered its worst floods in more than 80 years, Turkish officials have said.
Sky News reports that at least four people have died after Istanbul suffered its worst floods in more than 80 years, Turkish officials have said.
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