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Flooding in Mumbai, India, Kills 6, as Freak Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc in Istanbul, Turkey

HeadlineAug 30, 2017

Deadly extreme weather fueled by climate change also continues worldwide. In Mumbai, India, at least six people, including two toddlers, died in flash flooding caused by torrential downpours Tuesday. Meteorologists are warning the rain will continue in Mumbai for at least the next 24 hours. Downpours also inundated parts of Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, turning major streets into raging rivers.

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