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Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says

Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says
BBC Science Thursday 15 October 2026, 10:05 UTC 1 min read
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Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.

Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.
Istanbul (LOCATION)
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