Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Dozens killed as devastating floods hit Turkey - CNN.com

"Dozens killed as devastating floods hit Turkey

ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- Two days of torrential rains triggered flash floods in northwestern Turkey, sweeping cars into the sea and sending gushing water into homes and businesses.
A Turkish woman awaits rescuers on her balcony following heavy morning rain in Istanbul.

A Turkish woman awaits rescuers on her balcony following heavy morning rain in Istanbul.
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The flooding left at least 28 people dead Wednesday -- 23 in Istanbul province and five in neighboring Tekirdag province -- according to provincial officials. Another two people were feared dead in Tekirdag province."

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