Strong shower warning from AKOM for Istanbul: It will increase its effect tomorrow

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) has issued a new warning regarding the heavy rains expected to be effective in the city on November 3-4.

According to AKOM's statement, the rains, which are expected to continue light at intervals today (Tuesday, November 3), will increase their effect in the evening hours and turn into strong thunderstorms at times.

It is estimated that the rains, which are expected to ease during the night, will become stronger again as of Wednesday morning, November 4, and will be effective intermittently throughout the day.

THE RAIN WILL BE STRONGER AGAIN TOMORROW MORNING

In the warning issued by AKOM, it was stated that the air temperatures in Istanbul, which have been around 18-20 degrees in recent days, will decrease significantly on Wednesday.

Temperatures are expected to fall below seasonal norms, falling to the range of 12-14 degrees.

While it is predicted that strong thunderstorms will be effective throughout the city on Wednesday, it is estimated that 15 to 35 kilograms of precipitation may fall per square meter.

WARNING AGAINST FLOODS AND FLOODS

AKOM warned Istanbulites against the negative effects that short-term and heavy rains may cause.

In the statement, it was stated that heavy rains that could last 1-2 hours could cause ponding on the roads, flash floods and floods.

It was noted that lightning and thunderstorms may also occur during rain.

CALL TO ISTANBUL RESIDENTS TO BE CAREFUL

AKOM's statement included the following statements:

"Due to weather conditions, heavy rains that fall for a short period of time (1-2 hours) cause ponding on the roads, sudden floods, overflows and floods, and lightning and lightning events can also be seen during the rain."

In the continuation of the statement, it was emphasized that it is important for citizens to be careful and cautious against the negativities that may occur due to adverse weather conditions.