Heavy rain hits Istanbul as flights canceled

Heavy raining has hit Istanbul after the General Directorate of Meteorological Service issued a warning for citizens earlier on Aug. 7.

All flights from Atatürk Airport in Istanbul have been canceled until further notice due to the severe weather conditions.

Precipitation is expected to last during the night.

The General Directorate of Meteorological Service has warned citizens about possible flooding across the country, especially in Istanbul, Kocaeli and Sakarya.

One person was killed in flood after a strong downpour hit the Aegean province of İzmir on Aug. 7. Ümit Özcan, 16, was reportedly dragged by a sudden flood of water on Boğaziçi Avenue in Konak district where he headed to help a driver who had an accident. Özcan drowned after becoming stuck under a car parked on the road.