Turkey now! All highways are closed in Istanbul! 50,000 people without electricity!

The flooding in Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, caused widespread destruction and large-scale damage, highlighting the vulnerability of urban areas to extreme weather events. Torrential rains pounded the city, leading to flash floods that inundated streets, damaged homes and paralysed daily life. The downpour, which began early in the morning, was one of the heaviest the city had seen in recent years, overwhelming drainage systems and leaving large swathes of the city underwater. Residents of low-lying areas were particularly affected, many of whom found their homes submerged in floodwaters. Emergency services were quickly deployed to help those trapped in their homes or stranded on flooded roads. However, the scale of the flooding prevented rescue teams from reaching all areas quickly, leaving some residents stranded. Videos circulated on social media show cars floating on the streets, underpasses turning into rivers, and people wading through waist-deep water. The flooding also brought th