
While public transportation services were canceled in Istanbul due to the southwest wind affecting the Marmara Region, İGDAŞ warned against flue gas poisoning.
While the strong southwest wind affecting the Marmara Region caused disruptions and trip cancellations in sea and rail transportation in Istanbul, İGDAŞ warned against carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Following the warnings of MGM and AKOM, strong southwest winds began to be effective in the Marmara Region.
Following the warnings of the General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM) and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM), strong southwest winds are effective in the Marmara Region.
According to the statement made by AKOM, it is estimated that the southwest wind, which has been effective in the city since the early hours today, will blow at a speed of 60 to 90 kilometers per hour in short bursts.
The strong storm is expected to continue its effect until Saturday noon.
AKOM warned citizens to be careful and cautious against the negativities that may occur due to the southwest wind.
The strong wind, which started to be effective from the morning hours, started to negatively affect life.
According to the announcement made by City Lines, many trips were canceled due to strong winds.
Maltepe-Adalar, Beşiktaş-Adalar and Kabataş Adalar flights will not be available until further notice.
In addition, Aşiyan-Anadolu Hisarı-Küçüksu Ring Line and Aşiyan-Üsküdar Line flights will be operated as Bebek-Küçüksu-Anadolu Hisarı-Bebek and Bebek-Üsküdar until further notice.
The list of canceled flights on City Lines is as follows:
- Bostancı-Moda-Karaköy-Kabataş
- Büyükada-Sedef Island
- Maltepe-Büyükada-Heybeliada-Burgazada-Kınalıada
- Beşiktaş-Islands
- Bostancı-Adalar Ring Line
- Anadolu Kavağı-Rumeli Kavağı-Sarıyer
- Sarıyer-Beykoz
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.
WARNING FROM İGDAŞ
İGDAŞ also warned its subscribers in Istanbul against the increasing risk of flue gas poisoning due to southwest winds.
Reminding to take precautions via SMS, İGDAŞ drew attention to AKOM's strong southwest warning for 12-13 November.
In the message, it was requested that the ventilation grilles be kept open at all times. It was also stated that vented combi boilers, water heaters and stoves should be turned off before going to bed, and one should not sleep in environments where these devices are present.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The storm is expected to continue its effect until Saturday afternoon
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