The flood disaster in Istanbul dominates world press.

Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi announced that 272 kilograms of rainfall fell per square meter in some parts of Istanbul. It was stated that this amount corresponds to roughly one‑seventh of the annual rainfall.

While more than 1,000 floods were experienced across the city, a total of 6,937 reports reached the units of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.

Roads, houses and workplaces were submerged; some vehicles were also affected by the flood. It was reported that schools were also closed on Friday due to the heavy rain.

In the Balat neighborhood of Fatih, a 14‑year‑old boy lost his life when he was electrocuted in a puddle of water. The provincial governor's office launched an investigation into the incident.

It was reported that the total death toll in the flood disaster rose to three.

The flood disaster in the world press.

The flood in Istanbul has entered the agenda of the international press. News outlets reported on the water surges caused by heavy rainfall, the security warnings, and the rescue operations.

BBC highlighted the downpour, the flooding, and the warning that Istanbul Governor Davut Gül issued not to go outside.

Euronews reported on the toll of the flooding and that some people were stranded.

Reuters reported that heavy rainfall had caused local flooding in the city.

Associated Press (AP) reported that schools were closed due to the flood.

Al Jazeera recounted the rescue of a woman swept away by sudden flood waters.

After the rainfall that affected Istanbul, damage assessment and response work continues across the city.