How long will the heavy rain last in Istanbul?

The downpour that started last night in Istanbul and continues intermittently continues to negatively affect life throughout the city.

Following the warnings of the General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM), heavy rainfall in some regions of the city since yesterday evening increased in intensity in the morning hours.

Puddles formed in the streets and streets, and some underpasses, houses and workplaces were flooded. While the vehicles were submerged under water, the woman who got caught in the water in Esenyurt was rescued with the help of citizens.

The heavy rain started to show its effect again in the evening hours on the European Side, especially in Sarıyer.

According to the information provided by NTV Meteorology Editor Dilek Çalışkan, the amount of rainfall reached 180 kilograms in Beykoz and 150 kilograms in Sarıyer.

NTV Meteorology Editor Dilek Çalışkan explained the latest situation in the downpour in Istanbul.

Stating that there was excessive rain in the northern part of Istanbul, especially in Maslak and Beykoz, Çalışkan said, "The amount of rain reached 120 to 150 kilograms between Maslak, Sarıyer, Tarabya and Beykoz. Heavy rain fell in a very short time, especially in the northern parts." he said.

Çalışkan stated that the rains will continue in the evening and night hours in Istanbul, especially along the Bosphorus and the Anatolian side.

Emphasizing that the rain will decrease in Istanbul tomorrow (Thursday), especially on the European side, Çalışkan said, "There is especially light rain on the European side. It will continue to be moderately heavy on the Anatolian side."

Çalışkan stated that there will be heavy rain again in Istanbul on Friday evening and Saturday, and added that "many regions of our country, except Istanbul, will be affected by heavy rains."

Meteorology; A yellow code 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.

Heavy rain and strong winds are effective in all districts of Istanbul, which are warned with a yellow code.

While it was reported that showers and thunderstorms would be effective throughout the city throughout the day, it was stated that the wind would blow strongly from the north and sometimes in the form of a storm.

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

It was requested to be careful and cautious against negativities such as sudden floods, floods, lightning, landslides, local hail, strong winds and transportation disruptions due to rains.