Istanbul is battling severe flooding after record-breaking rainfall hit the city, with some districts recording their highest levels in decades. Beykoz received 277.1 millimeters of rain, the highest measurement at the station since 1942. Floodwaters inundated streets, homes, shops, and roads across both sides of the city, sweeping away cars and disrupting traffic. Thousands of emergency workers and rescue teams are clearing floodwater, evacuating residents, and dealing with widespread damage.