Storm alert in Istanbul! 74 notices were made: The groves were closed to visitors
While 74 reports were received due to the strong wind and storm in Istanbul, groves and parks were closed to visitors, and some cable cars and sea trips were cancelled.
Quick Look
- Due to the storm in Istanbul, 74 notifications were received to the 112 Emergency Call Center, 12 groves and parks were closed, ferry and cable car services were cancelled.
- No casualties or injuries were reported.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Following the code yellow warning of the General Directorate of Meteorology in Istanbul, strong winds and storms were effective.
In the statement made by the Governorship of Istanbul, it was stated that due to the strong wind and storm, 74 reports were made to the 112 Emergency Call Center due to roof flying, falling trees and dangerous parts.
While it was learned that there was no loss of life or injury in the negativities experienced, 12 groves and parks were temporarily closed to visitors due to the storm. While services were stopped on some cable car lines, there were also cancellations on City Lines and sea bus services.
In the warnings made by the General Directorate of Meteorology, a yellow code warning was issued stating that strong winds and storms were expected across Istanbul between 02.00 on 13 November and 05.00 on 14 November.
Various measures were taken by the Governorship of Istanbul due to the storm that has been effective in Istanbul since the night hours.
74 REPORTS WERE INTERVENED
In the statement made by the Istanbul Governorship, it was stated that 23 disaster groups, 39 district governorships and relevant institutions in charge of the Türkiye Disaster Response Plan (TAMP) were informed. It was noted that communication channels should be kept open against possible negativities and vehicle, work machine, equipment and personnel plans should be made.
In the statement, it was stated that as of 13:00 on November 13, a total of 74 reports were received to the 112 Emergency Call Center regarding roof flying, falling trees and dangerous parts, and all of the reports were responded to by the relevant institutions.
12 GROVES AND PARKS ARE CLOSED TO VISITS
In order to protect the life and property safety of citizens against the risk of falling branches and falling trees due to the storm, Emirgan, Yıldız, Gülhane, Küçük Çamlıca, Büyük Çamlıca, Fethi Paşa, Hidiv Kasrı and Beykoz groves, Büyükdere Atatürk Nursery, Atatürk City Forest, Florya Atatürk City Forest and Büyükçekmece Natural Life Park were temporarily closed to visitor entry.
CABLE CAR AND FERRY RIDES HAVE BEEN CANCELED
Due to adverse weather conditions, services were stopped on TF1 Maçka-Taşkışla and TF2 Eyüp-Piyer Loti cable car lines as of 08.00. Flights were canceled on many lines of Şehir Hatları, including Bostancı-Moda-Karaköy-Kabataş, Büyükada-Sedef Adasi, Beşiktaş-Adalar, Kadıköy-Karaköy-Eminönü and Kadıköy-Beşiktaş.
It was reported that Aşiyan-Anadolu Hisarı-Küçüksu Ring Line and Aşiyan-Üsküdar Line flights will be operated on alternative routes until further notice.
There were also cancellations in sea bus services. The 11.30 voyage of the Kadıköy-Yenikapı-Bandırma line, the 11.45 reciprocal flights of the Yalova-Yenikapı-Yalova line, the 11.45 and 12.30 reciprocal flights of the Bursa-Armutlu-Yenikapı-Kadıköy line and the 15.30 voyage of the Bandırma-Yenikapı-Kadıköy line were cancelled.
FLIGHTS CONTINUE AT AIRPORTS
In the Governorship statement, it was stated that planned regular flights continue at Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Citizens were asked to be careful and cautious during the period when strong winds and storms would be effective and to follow the warnings of authorized institutions.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Flights return to normal after the adverse weather conditions end
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- When will the storm be completely over?
- When will the canceled sea and cable car services return to normal?
