'Orange' warning from Meteorology for Istanbul... Heavy downpour is coming: It will continue for 35 hours!

The General Directorate of Meteorology has issued a new heavy rain warning for Istanbul.

The rainy weather, which is expected to start at 19.00 on October 16, is expected to continue until 05.00 on October 18.

HEAVY SHOWERS WILL START TONIGHT

According to the latest evaluations of Meteorology, rainfall in Istanbul will be locally heavy after this evening.

During this period, 21 to 50 kilograms of precipitation per square meter is expected.

SEPARATE WARNING FOR THE ANATOLIAN SIDE

The real heavy rain is expected to be seen after noon on Saturday.

Meteorology reported that the rain will increase its impact, especially on the Anatolian Side, and will reach very heavy to severe levels in places.

According to estimates, 50 to 100 kilograms of precipitation per square meter may fall in some regions.

FLOOD AND FLOOD RISK

It was noted that there is a risk of floods, floods and landslides with heavy rains.

While it was stated that there may be disruptions in transportation, citizens were asked to be careful and cautious against negativities.

It was reported that Meteorology's warning will be valid until 05:00 on Sunday, October 18.

ORANGE CODE WARNING FOR 4 MORE PROVINCES

MGM has issued an orange coded meteorological warning for 4 more provinces and a yellow coded meteorological warning for 36 provinces tomorrow, in addition to Istanbul, due to heavy showers.

According to the MeteoWarning system on MGM's website, heavy showers are expected in Istanbul, Kocaeli, Sakarya, Yalova and Bursa tomorrow.

While an orange coded warning was issued for these 5 provinces, a yellow coded meteorological warning was issued for 36 provinces, including Ankara, Izmir, Adana and Antalya.

Since very strong and severe showers are expected in these provinces, it was requested to be careful and cautious against negativities such as floods, floods, landslides and transportation disruptions.