Southern Europe hit by deadly floods (VIDEOS)

At least seven people have died in three countries

Intense flash floods devastated parts of Bulgaria, Greece, and Türkiye on Tuesday, killing at least seven people. The torrents disrupted traffic on multiple roads and prompted evacuations. 

Two victims perished in Istanbul, Türkiye’s largest city, the governor’s office said late on Tuesday.

According to officials, the floods caused by heavy downpour devastated the Basaksehir and Kucukcekmece districts in the European part of Istanbul.

Videos posted to social media show raging torrents filling the streets and sweeping away cars. Several subway stations were flooded.

#BREAKING #Turkey #Istanbul JUST IN! Situation is critical in Istanbul, Turkey due to heavy floods. People found themselves trapped in the National Library of Başakşehir. pic.twitter.com/UkAFXkTeWj

— The National Independent (@NationalIndNews) September 5, 2023

Dozens who were trapped inside the library building have since been rescued, Yasin Kartoglu, the top official in Basaksehir, said.

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said two people were killed and four were missing after a flash flood hit a campsite in Kirklareli province, near the border with Bulgaria. A search and rescue operation was launched after tourist bungalows were swept away.

Son Dakika: Başakşehir Millet Kütüphanesi'nde vatandaşlar sel sebebiyle sıkıştı. Yardım bekleniyor. #istanbul #başakşehir pic.twitter.com/49gCegSUHJ

— Hava Forum (@HavaForum) September 5, 2023

Similar scenes occurred in Bulgaria’s Black Sea resort of Tsarevo, where entire streets were submerged in water. Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov said that two people were confirmed dead and three were unaccounted for. Around 60 people were evacuated, according to officials. 

Terrible floods due to heavy rains in the Tsarevo of Bulgaria