
NTV Meteorology Editor Dilek Çalışkan, who warned about the rainfall that is expected to intensify in Istanbul today, drew attention to the evening hours.
NTV Meteorology Editor Dilek Çalışkan warned about the heavy rain that is expected to be effective between 18.00-00.00 today in Istanbul and drew attention to the Anatolian Side and the Bosphorus Line.
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More than 200 kilograms of rain per square meter fell in Istanbul on Wednesday, causing a flood disaster.
NTV Meteorology Editor Dilek Çalışkan also warned about the rainfall that is expected to intensify today in Istanbul.
Pointing out that heavy rains will be effective in Istanbul, Çalışkan said, "Between 18.00 and 00.00. There is more risk on the Anatolian Side. On the European Side, it will be effective along the Bosphorus Line." he said.
Stating that it will be stronger around Şile, Sancaktepe and Maltepe on the Anatolian Side, Çalışkan said, "Rainfall will be effective in a wide area." he said.
Çalışkan also pointed out that the rainfall of more than 200 kilograms per square meter in Wednesday's flood disaster was an extreme event and said, "Still, today's rainfall will remain above 50 kilograms. Above 50 kilograms is a risky amount for Istanbul." he said.
Continuing his warnings not only to Istanbul but also to the Marmara Region, Çalışkan said, "The most severe hours in Kocaeli and Sakarya are night hours." He said that the map in the megacity will turn blue after night hours.
Çalışkan pointed out that the rains will largely cease on Sunday, but there may be a risk of landslides due to the soil being saturated with water, and continued as follows:
"We need to be very careful. What kind of land is our home on? Therefore, we need to continue to be cautious."
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