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Oct
Istanbul (Rajeev Sharma): Severe flooding has killed four people in Istanbul after torrential rainfall submerged streets, inundated homes and businesses, and swept vehicles away across Turkiye’s largest city. Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci described the disaster as the worst flooding the city has experienced since 1942, as emergency personnel continued cleanup and assistance operations on Friday, October 16. Istanbul, which has a population of around 16 million, received more rain in the 48 hours leading up to Thursday morning than the combined historical average for September and October, according to state-run Anadolu Agency. The latest fatality was a 66-year-old man whose…