Three dead as heavy rainfall and floods hit Istanbul
Three people have died and 2,700 evacuated as heavy rainfall and floods have shut down Istanbul.
Sky News reports that three people have died and 2,700 evacuated as heavy rainfall and floods have shut down Istanbul.
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- Istanbul
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