Horror moment house plunges into torrent of water as apocalyptic floods spark landslides leaving homes buried & 3 dead

1 comment 1 Next THIS is the terrifying moment a house plunges into a roaring torrent of water after apocalyptic flash floods tore through a popular holiday hotspot. Shocking video footage shows a gushing stream of murky floodwater eating away at the earth underneath before the building gives way and collapses into a heap of rubble. 10 Shocking video footage shows a gushing torrent of water eroding the earth underneath the home Credit: @sonucnc/X 10 The house then gives way and suddenly plunges into the murky river Credit: @sonucnc/X Advertisement The horror unfolded near Istanbul in northwestern Turkey on Thursday as torrential storms continue to batter the region. At least three people have died in what officials have branded the heaviest rainfall to hit the city in 80 years. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. The relentless downpours have triggered landslides and left entire neighbourhoods submerged in feet of floodwater, forcing petrified residents and tourists to desperately flee. Six more people remain missing after the deadly deluge, sparking a frantic search and rescue operation. Read more in world news ROCKY RHODES The latest weather for Rhodes - after Greek holiday hotspot state of emergency TORRENT OF HELL Dramatic moment flash floods wipe out entire bridge in Nepal as 5 missing 10 Torrential rainfall in Turkey has caused dozens of horror landslides Credit: Getty 10 At least three people have died in northwestern Turkey, officials said Credit: Getty The collapsed home, located in the Feyzite neighbourhood of Sakarta, was evacuated shortly before plunging into the river, with no casualties reported in the incident. Turkish interior minister Mustafa Cifti said rescue teams had plucked 3,055 people to safety across Istanbul, with evacuations complete in the heavily-soaked Ayazaga district. Advertisement Authorities have received 12,372 emergency reports across provinces affected by the stormy weather – including 9,755 in Istanbul alone. In total, emergency teams have responded to 7,456 verified incidents. 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A 14-year-old boy was killed on Wednesday night after he stepped into a puddle in a park in Istanbul’s Fatih district and was electrocuted. He was rushed to hospital unconscious but tragically died despite desperate efforts to save him. 10 More than 3,000 people have been rescued by emergency services Credit: Solarpix 10 The torrential rainfall has triggered dozens of landslides across the region Credit: Solarpix Advertisement Another victim, 34, was killed in the Sariyer district after slipping on a pavement and suffering a fatal head injury. A third man’s body was discovered near Sadabad Park in the Kağıthane district. Several deaths have also been reported in the aftermath of the storms. Construction worker Faik Şentür was killed in Beyzok after falling into a well while draining floodwater at a school construction site, according to local reports. 10 Officials are urging residents to avoid walking or driving through flooded areas Credit: Getty Advertisement 10 More heavy rainfall is forecast for Istanbul this weekend, triggering fresh fears of further flooding Credit: Getty In Zeytinurn, Rahmetullah Acar died after falling from a three-storey building while repairing its rain-damaged roof. It is currently unclear if they are counted in the official death toll. Officials said the rain had caused 48 landslides, while 70 flights bound for Istanbul Airport had been diverted or cancelled due to the weather. Authorities are urging residents to stay away from streambeds, avoid walking or driving through flooded areas and keep clear of damaged electrical lines that may have come into contact with water. Advertisement Officials stress that the danger has not passed with yellow and orange weather alerts active for more heavy rainfall. The heavens are expected to open again on Friday before between 30mm and 60mm of rain falls on Saturday, according to forecasts from Istanbul’s Disaster Coordination Centre (AKOM). Experts say a combination of heavily saturated ground and damaged drainage systems could make the city vulnerable to more flooding in the event of further rainfall. Harrowing footage shared on Wednesday showed cars and trucks being swept along submerged roads while desperate pedestrians battled powerful currents. In one terrifying clip, passengers scrambled through the roof hatches of a bus as rising floodwaters threatened to swallow the vehicle. Advertisement Another dramatic video captured heroic bystanders rescuing a woman moments before she was swept away by the ferocious current. Stunned residents watched from balconies as entire streets disappeared beneath murky water. The disaster comes as violent storms continue to batter the Mediterranean, with flash floods also claiming a life on the popular Greek holiday island of Rhodes. A 62-year-old hotel worker died after raging floodwaters swept his car into the sea near Stegna beach in Archangelos. His body was later recovered by coastguard officers after four vehicles were dragged into the water. Advertisement RECOMMENDED STORIES Rhodes was battered by 264mm of rain by early Wednesday afternoon, including a staggering 202mm in just six-and-a-half hours, according to the National Observatory of Athens. Authorities declared an emergency as violent torrents ripped apart roads, triggered rockslides and forced schools and tourist attractions to close. 1 comment 1