Critical warning before work in Istanbul: The storm is shifting to the Anatolian Side!

The heavy rain, which started last night in Istanbul and continued intermittently, had a negative impact on life in many districts from the morning hours.

Following the warnings of the General Directorate of Meteorology, puddles formed in the streets and avenues due to the increasing rainfall throughout the city; Some underpasses, houses and workplaces were flooded.

While a woman who got caught in the water in Esenyurt was rescued with the help of surrounding citizens, some vehicles were also submerged.

YELLOW CODE WARNING TO ISTANBUL

General Directorate of Meteorology; A yellow code meteorological warning was issued for Istanbul, Antalya, Aydın, Balıkesir, Burdur, Bursa, Çanakkale, Denizli, Edirne, Isparta, İzmir, Kırklareli, Manisa, Muğla and Tekirdağ.

An orange code warning was issued for Kocaeli, Sakarya and Yalova.

It was reported that heavy rain and wind are expected to be effective in all districts of Istanbul, and that showers and thunderstorms will continue throughout the city throughout the day.

HEAVY RAIN IS EXPECTED IN KOCAELİ, SAKARYA AND YALOVA

Very heavy and sometimes heavy rainfall is expected in Kocaeli, Sakarya and Yalova, which are given orange codes.

Authorities stated that one should be careful and cautious against sudden floods, floods, lightning, landslides, local hail, strong winds and transportation disruptions.

AKOM GIVEN A WATCH

A warning for Istanbul came from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Affairs Department (AKOM).

AKOM announced that heavy showers will be effective on the European Side until 17.00, and the center of gravity of the rain will shift to the Anatolian Side from the evening hours.

STORMS MAY REACH 80 KILOMETERS ON THE ANATOLIAN SIDE

According to AKOM's assessment, it is estimated that the wind may reach a speed of 80 kilometers per hour on the Anatolian Side starting from the evening hours.