Heavy rain and a storm struck Istanbul on Wednesday, turning roads across the city into flooded stretches of water, according to NTV Haber. The outlet reported that one woman was swept into the water during the severe conditions.
The downpours disrupted daily life across Istanbul, TRT Haber reported. On the Anatolian side of the city, traffic density climbed to 83 percent, according to Diken.
İhlas Haber Ajansı reported footage from Sarıyer that it described as resembling a waterfall. Onedio noted that AFAD and the meteorological service had issued warnings ahead of the conditions, and that the poor weather affected the city as a whole.
The reports did not specify the woman's condition or the exact location where she was pulled into the water.
Officials had not released a full damage assessment at the time of the reports. The flooding and traffic figures reflect conditions during the storm, and further updates on the woman's situation and any recovery work were not available in the initial coverage.
What to watch next: whether authorities release details on the woman's condition and any additional warnings for Istanbul.
