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Turkiye’s interior minister confirmed four deaths in Istanbul’s worst flooding since 1942, with 46,000 personnel deployed for cleanup and further rain warnings issued.
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German customs officials discovered 90 lizards and venomous snakes hidden in a Mexican traveler's luggage at Cologne airport. The man, who tested positive for cocaine, was denied entry and flown back to Istanbul.
A heavy downpour on Wednesday night flooded homes and roads in Istanbul, killing at least two people and forcing school closures. Authorities advised residents to stay home as rescuers worked to save stranded individuals.
Heavy rainfall in Istanbul on Wednesday caused flooding that killed two people and forced school closures. Authorities advised residents to stay home as traffic chaos ensued.
The Istanbul governor’s office closed schools and urged residents to stay home after heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
