AKOM gave a watch and warned!

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) announced that severe storms and heavy rain are expected throughout Istanbul.

According to the statement made by AKOM, cold air coming from the Balkans and rainy systems coming from the Central Mediterranean are expected to be effective in almost the entire country, especially in Istanbul.

It is estimated that intermittent rainfall today will increase its effect starting from the night hours, and on Wednesday, starting from 09.00, intermittent showers will be seen along with a strong storm. The wind is expected to reach speeds of 50 to 80 kilometers per hour.

Due to the heavy rains expected to be effective with the storm until noon on Thursday, it is estimated that 40 to 70 kilograms of precipitation per square meter will fall in Çatalca, Arnavutköy, Eyüpsultan, Sarıyer, Başakşehir, Esenyurt and Büyükçekmece in the northern and central parts of the European Side, and Maltepe, Kartal, Sultanbeyli, Pendik, Tuzla and Şile districts in the east of the Anatolian Side.

In other districts of Istanbul, 20 to 40 kilograms of precipitation per square meter is expected.