How long will the storm last? Istanbul Governorship: We received 74 notices! Storm in Marmara

In Istanbul, following the storm warnings issued by the Governorship of Istanbul and AKOM, whose speed was expected to reach 90 km per hour, the roofs of some buildings were blown off and fallen trees damaged vehicles. In transportation, many trips were canceled. Here is the mega city and the storm in Marmara...

TREES WERE TURNED DOWN IN TEKİRDAĞ

The strong wind in Tekirdağ's Hayrabolu district negatively affected daily life. While trees fell in some parts of the district due to strong winds, authorities warned citizens to be careful and cautious.

THE ROOF OF THE INDOOR POOL IN EDIRNE WAS FLEW DOWN

The roof of Orhan Çetin Indoor Swimming Pool in Uzunköprü was blown off due to the strong wind that increased its effect in Edirne. Authorities asked citizens to be careful and cautious against falling trees and roof flying due to strong winds.

HOW LONG WILL THE STORM LAST IN ISTANBUL?

In the statement made by the Governorship of Istanbul, it was stated that a total of 74 notifications were made regarding the storm, which is expected to last until 05.00 tomorrow morning, due to roof flying, falling trees and dangerous parts, and all of the notifications were responded to.

GOVERNORSHIP: 12 FOREST AREAS ARE CLOSED TO VISITS

It was stated that 12 groves and forest areas were closed to visitor entry in order to protect the life and property safety of visitors against the risk of falling branches and falling trees that may occur due to the storm. Here are those forest areas: "Emirgan Grove, Yıldız Grove, Gülhane Grove, Küçük Çamlıca Grove, Büyük Çamlıca Grove, Fethi Paşa Grove, Hidiv Kasrı Grove, Beykoz Grove, Büyükdere Atatürk Nursery, Atatürk City Forest, Florya Atatürk City Forest and Büyükçekmece Natural Life Park."

BIG WAVES IN THE SEA

Those who come to the beach every day in Istanbul, due to the southwest storm since the morning hours, had a difficult time during their walk on the beach. The storm caused meters-high waves to form in the sea.

THE STORM TROPPED A TREE DOWN AND THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED

The storm, which has been affecting the city since yesterday, has negatively affected life. Pieces flying from the roof of the 5-storey building on Girne Street in Eyüpsultan Yeşilpınar District damaged 4 parked vehicles. The vehicle became unusable after a tree fell on it in Güngören Haznedar District.

A vehicle was damaged due to a falling tree in Bahçelievler Soğanlı District. Some trees in the Cebeci and Sultançiftliği neighborhoods of Sultangazi fell on parked vehicles due to the storm.

Teams worked to remove fallen trees and damaged vehicles.

CABLE CAR LINES STOPPED

The roof of the 4-storey building evacuated within the scope of urban transformation in Zübeyde Hanım District was blown off. Pieces of the roof fell into the surrounding area. Fire brigade and police teams were dispatched to the area and took security measures around the building. In addition, metal sheets around an empty building in the district fell onto the pavement due to the storm.

Due to adverse weather conditions, trips on the T1 Kabataş-Bağcılar Tram Line were made between Kabataş-Yusufpaşa and Çapa-Bağcılar stations for a while. In the statement made on Metro Istanbul's social media account, it was reported that services on TF1 Maçka-Taşkışla and TF2 Eyüp-Piyer Loti cable car lines could not be operated.

BUDO CANCELED ITS TRIPS

Bursa Sea Buses (BUDO) announced that 10 trips planned for Friday, November 13 were canceled due to adverse weather conditions. According to the statement made by BUDO, the cancellations include Mudanya, Istanbul (Kabataş) and Armutlu (İhlas) lines.

IT STARTED IN THE MORNING HOURS

The storm, whose speed was expected to reach 90 km per hour yesterday by AKOM and Istanbul Governorship, started to make its effect felt in the mega city as of 06:00 in the morning.