South wind storm in Istanbul! Roofs flew off, trees fell

Following the warnings of the General Directorate of Meteorology about the storm, the southwest wind started in Istanbul yesterday and continues to increase its effect today. Lodos also showed its effect on Fatih and Beşiktaş coasts. The storm also caused giant waves to form in the sea.

Meanwhile, while some citizens were walking on the beach, some took photos against the waves, and those moments were captured on camera.

STORM BLOWS THE ROOF OFF IN EYÜPSULTAN

It took place on 2390 Street in Esentepe District of Sultangazi district. The roof of the 5-storey apartment building was damaged due to the strong wind. Pieces of the roof fell on two cars parked in front of the building. Upon notice, fire brigades were dispatched to the scene. The teams removed the roof parts that fell on the vehicles to a safe area. While there was no loss of life or injury in the incident, there was damage to the cars.

"WE ARE VICTIMIZED, WE DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO"

Recep Eroğlu, whose car was damaged, said, "I'm calling the insurance company, but it doesn't cover it. We can't cover it this way because we don't have insurance. We are in a victim situation. It was caused by the wind in the morning. The fire department made a report. I don't know what we should do. There is a lot of damage to our car. The phone call came while I was at home. When we came to the car, we saw that there was damage on the front."

"THE ROOF FLEW ONTO MY VEHICLE, I FOUND IT IN WRINKLE"