DOZENS MAY HAVE DIED IN SUDDEN FLOODING

At least seven people are reported to have been killed in Turkey in sudden flooding and there are reports of several other bodies being found. Six were killed in the north-west of the country, while unconfirmed reports said a dozen or more bodies had been recovered in and around Istanbul. Roads near Istanbul's international airport were submerged by deep water and cars were swept away and some drivers were trapped inside their vehicles. In the north-west, roads, homes and farming land were submerged, and at least two bridges collapsed. Six people were swept away and killed in the town of Saray. The flooding was caused by torrential rainfall - meteorologists said it was the worst to hit parts of Istanbul in 80 years. More rain is forecast for north-western Turkey in the coming days.