Flood alert in Istanbul. The time has been given, those living in these districts should pay attention
Meteorology and Istanbul Governorship warned citizens against floods and transportation disruptions due to expected heavy downpours.
Quick Look
- A flood warning has been issued for heavy rains that are expected to be effective from night hours in Istanbul.
- The Governorship stated that the rain would be very heavy, especially in the northern districts, and called on citizens to be cautious.
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Why It Matters
Meteorological warnings are of great importance due to previous flood disasters in Istanbul.
A heavy rain warning was issued again for Istanbul, which survived the flood disaster.
The heavy rain, which will reach the Marmara Region after the Aegean Region, is expected to be effective in many provinces as well as Istanbul.
NTV Meteorology Editor Dilek Çalışkan said that the rains are very heavy in many parts of Muğla's districts Köyceğiz, Marmaris, Datça and even in Bodrum. Tornadoes may also form. "It rains the same way even in Izmir," he said and gave the following information:
“This system will cause heavy rain in Çanakkale and Balıkesir Yalova in the evening. In Istanbul, especially between 5 and 10 o'clock in the morning, the rain is much heavier, so there is a danger of floods. In some places, rain may fall over 80 km. "Our rains will be heavy in many points in Sarıyer, Levent, Üsküdar and Kadıköy."
Although the expected rainfall amount is below previous showers, there is a risk of floods and floods.
Thunderstorms are predicted throughout the country on October 29, Republic Day.
Çalışkan said, “There is rain in many places on October 29. Rain will continue in Antalya, Istanbul and many other places throughout the country. There is a risk of floods in the Mediterranean in the coming days, especially pay attention to Thursday. Of course, with the rains, temperatures will also drop and lower values will be felt. "Temperatures in the region will drop below 20 degrees."
Although the rain will decrease over the weekend, it will rain throughout the country for two weeks.
Istanbul Governorship stated that heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected in the city tonight and tomorrow morning, and warned citizens to be careful and cautious against negativities.
In the statement made by the Governorship, "According to the evaluations of the General Directorate of Meteorology, the showers and thunderstorms expected tonight in our province are expected to be strong (21-50 kg/m2) starting from tomorrow morning and will be very strong (21-75 kg/m2) in the northern parts, Arnavutköy, Sarıyer, Beykoz, Eyüp and Şile." statements were included.
In the statement, it was stated that heavy rains are expected to lose their effect tomorrow evening and said, "It is estimated that the wind will blow from the north (40-60 km/h) and occasionally as a short-term storm (70 km/h). Temperatures are expected to decrease noticeably with the rain tomorrow and remain 3 to 5 degrees below seasonal norms. "Our citizens are kindly requested to be careful and cautious against negativities such as floods, inundation, strong winds during rain and disruptions in transportation."
What to Watch
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Floods and floods may occur in Istanbul.
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Open Questions
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