Severe flooding in İstanbul, Turkey, has resulted in at least two fatalities as of Thursday, with rescue operations ongoing. Torrential rainfall caused widespread disruption, submerging roads, washing away vehicles, and inundating homes and businesses throughout the city. İstanbul, a metropolis of approximately 16 million residents, is struggling to cope with the extensive damage. Flights have been significantly disrupted, and school closures have been extended through Friday as authorities assess the situation. Governor Davut Gül is overseeing the emergency response efforts. The flooding has brought İstanbul to a near standstill, highlighting the vulnerability of the city’s infrastructure to extreme weather events.