Two people have died in Istanbul after the city was hit by its heaviest rainfall in 84 years, according to the governor's office, in a report carried by BBC News on October 15.
Residents were told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary as the downpour disrupted life across Turkey's largest city.
The reported death toll and the rainfall record come from the governor's account. Further details on where the deaths occurred and on damage were still emerging as the story developed.
OTMedia will update this story as Turkish authorities and BBC reporting add confirmed information on casualties, transport disruption and clean-up efforts.
