While the downpour in Istanbul negatively affects life, the weather will be rainy across Turkey today.
The downpour, which has been effective throughout Istanbul, negatively affects life. The rainfall, which has been continuing since the night hours, gave citizens trying to go to work in the morning hours a hard time.
With the rainfall, traffic density reached 70 percent on the main arteries, while public transportation vehicles were also busy.
The downpour is expected to be effective throughout the province until tomorrow night.
Rainfall negatively affects life in Istanbul
Water puddles formed on some main arteries, streets and avenues due to the rainfall on the European Side. Drivers had a hard time due to the rainfall.
Vehicles had difficulty moving forward due to puddles at the Topkapı underpass.
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Road Maintenance and Infrastructure Coordination Department teams came to the scene and opened the blocked manhole covers in the underpass and drained the accumulated water.
The work of the teams at the scene continues.
“Heavy rainfall” warning for some provinces in Marmara
According to the statement made by the General Directorate of Meteorology, the precipitation expected to be strong in the Marmara Region is expected to be heavy and extreme in the western districts of Balıkesir.
Strong and sometimes full storm (80-100 kilometers/hour) is predicted from northerly directions on Marmara and Aegean coasts.
Due to the rainfall and storm, caution and caution should be taken against adverse conditions such as flooding, flooding, lightning and the risk of tornado formation near the coast.
Snowfall is effective on Bolu Mountain
On the other hand, snowfall started on the Bolu Mountain section of the D-100 highway.
Snowfall has been effective at Yumrukaya, Abant Junction, Karanlıkdere, Bakacak, Seymenler locations since the morning hours.
Highways teams working in the region are carrying out snow-fighting work on the route. There is no disruption in transportation.
Traffic teams are also warning drivers to be careful against snowfall and icing.
Snowfall continues lightly in Bolu city center.
Strong wind is effective in Kırklareli
Chairs and tables in front of many workplaces were blown away due to the strong wind that increased its effect towards the night and reached 50 kilometers per hour at times.
In Karakaş Neighborhood, a tree fell on the road and the signs and dish antennas of some workplaces were dislodged and fell on the road.
Power outages occurred from time to time due to the damage caused by strong winds to electric wires.
Snowfall continues in the higher parts of the city. Highways and Provincial Special Provincial Administration teams are working on snow plowing and salting in areas where snowfall is effective.
Snowfall in high areas is expected to be effective until tomorrow.
Source: https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/turkiye/istanbulda-yagis-etkili-oluyor/1693529
