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Woman rescued after being swept away by Istanbul floodwaters
Original: SWEPT AWAY...POWER OF WATER Footage shows woman being pulled to safety after being swept away by powerful floodwaters in
Rescue footage shows a woman being pulled to safety after powerful floodwaters in Istanbul swept her away. The dramatic incident highlights the growing danger of sudden urban flooding, with commenters linking the event to climate change and extreme weather becoming more frequent across Turkey and the wider region.
Why now: Dramatic rescue footage and concern over climate-driven extreme flooding in Istanbul are drawing attention.
Evidence
- SWEPT AWAY...POWER OF WATER Footage shows woman being pulled to safety after being swept away by powerful floodwaters in Istanbul, Turkiye. # AureFreePress # News # GlobalWarming # climatechange # climatecrisis · Free_Press@mstdn.social · 5
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