The Istanbul Governor's Office said 3 people died Tuesday from flash floods caused by torrential rains in Basaksehir and Kucukcekmece districts, according to Anadolu Agency.
In a statement, the office noted that the heavy rains have now ceased in Arnavutkoy and Basaksehir.
Istanbul Governor Davut Gul highlighted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that approximately 125 kilograms of precipitation per square meter had been recorded.