Istanbul floods: Turkey hit by heaviest rainfall in 80 years

Istanbul and several Turkish provinces have been hit by the heaviest rainfall in 80 years, triggering severe flooding that has destroyed businesses, damaged buildings and swept vehicles through residential neighbourhoods.

In Istanbul's Ayazaga neighbourhood, residents and business owners are struggling to recover as floodwaters recede, revealing extensive damage. Shopkeeper Ali Khan describes the frustration of waiting for assistance, while business owner Fahrettin Celik says his showroom has been completely destroyed.

Turkish authorities have deployed more than 50,000 personnel to support disaster recovery, while schools have been cancelled in affected areas.

As residents begin the difficult process of rebuilding, many are calling for clear information about compensation, financial assistance and support for those who have lost their homes and livelihoods.

Al Jazeera's Dalya Al Masri reports

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