At least seven people have died from the disaster in three countries
Intense flash floods have devastated parts of Bulgaria, Greece, and Türkiye on Tuesday, killing at least seven people. The disaster disrupted traffic on multiple roads and prompted evacuations.
Two victims perished in Istanbul, Türkiye’s largest city, the governor’s office said late on Tuesday.
According to officials, the torrents caused by heavy downpour devastated the Basaksehir and Kucukcekmece districts in the European part of Istanbul.
Videos posted to social media show raging torrents filling the streets and sweeping away cars. Several subway stations were flooded.
#BREAKING #Turkey #Istanbul JUST IN! Situation is critical in Istanbul, Turkey due to heavy floods. People found themselves trapped in the National Library of Başakşehir. pic.twitter.com/UkAFXkTeWj
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Dozens were trapped inside the library building and all have since been rescued, Yasin Kartoglu, the top official in Basaksehir, said.