Five killed as severe floods hit Istanbul

Five people died in severe flooding in Istanbul after heavy rain on Oct. 14-15. Beykoz recorded 242 mm of rain. Nearly 600 stranded people were rescued and at least 2,700 evacuated from homes. The downpour closed schools, delayed flights and triggered landslides. Forecasters warned of another 40-60 mm in Marmara and western Black Sea areas.