The heavy rain that Meteorology has been warning about for days has taken over Istanbul. After the end of working hours in the city, vehicles had difficulty moving on the main arteries, streets and connecting roads.
EUROPEAN SIDE
On the European Side, there is traffic congestion on the D-100 highway, between Beylikdüzü, Avcılar, Yenibosna, Bahçelievler, Merter, Cevizlibağ, Mecidiyeköy and the 15 July Martyrs Bridge.
Vehicles have difficulty moving on the TEM Highway, Firuzköy, Hasdal, Seyrantepe and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. There is traffic congestion in the section of Büyükdere Street between Zincirlikuyu and Levent, and in the direction of the Eurasia Tunnel of Kennedy Street. Vehicles can barely navigate in RAMS Park and its surroundings, where Galatasaray will face Germany's Stuttgart team in the 4th week of the UEFA Champions League.
ANATOLIAN SIDE
On the Anatolian Side, traffic congestion is observed in both directions on the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. On the Northern Ring Motorway, the vehicle density starts in Çekmeköy and continues until Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. Vehicles are having difficulty moving between Kadıköy and Ataşehir on the D-100 highway, and between Ataşehir and Sultanbeyli on the TEM Highway. Traffic density in the Kadıköy direction of the highway starts from Ataşehir. According to IMM CepTrafik application data, traffic density in the city overall and on the Anatolian and European sides was measured as 90 percent.
According to the latest evaluations made by the General Directorate of Meteorology: It is predicted that the country will be partly and very cloudy, with intermittent showers and occasionally thunderstorms in the Marmara, Aegean, Mediterranean (except Adana and Mersin), northern Central Anatolia, Western Black Sea, inner parts of the Central Black Sea, south and west of Eastern Anatolia, Southeastern Anatolia (except Mardin) and Samsun, Gümüşhane, Kars, Ağrı and Iğdır areas. is being done.
RAIN WARNING FROM THE MINISTRY IN 23 PROVINCES
The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change warned to be cautious against the risk of floods, landslides, lightning, hail and tornadoes in 23 provinces where heavy rainfall is expected tomorrow.
In the post made on the virtual media account of the Ministry, "According to the latest evaluations of our General Directorate of Meteorology, heavy and heavy rain is expected in Hatay, Osmaniye, Istanbul and Izmir tomorrow. Orange for Hatay's Hassa, Payas, Erzin and Dörtyol and Osmaniye's Central, Hasanbeyli and Toprakkale districts; Adana, Aydın, Balıkesir, Bursa, Çanakkale, Edirne, Gaziantep, Istanbul, Izmir, There is a yellow warning for Kastamonu, Kırklareli, Kocaeli, Manisa, Muğla, Sakarya, Sinop, Tekirdağ, Zonguldak, Bartın, Yalova and Düzce. Let's be cautious against the risk of floods, floods, landslides, lightning, hail and tornadoes; let's follow the current warnings.
TEMPERATURES WILL FALL, SNOW WILL BE SEEN IN HIGHER ELEMENTS
With the rain that will continue throughout the week throughout the country, temperatures will drop below seasonal norms, and towards the end of the week, snow will be seen in higher areas.
Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change General Directorate of Meteorology Weather Forecast Expert Abdullah Macit made an evaluation to the AA correspondent about the expected weather this week. Stating that according to the latest evaluations, the rains will continue across the country tomorrow, Macit said that the rains will be seen in the form of showers and thunderstorms.
Macit stated that rainfall will be locally heavy throughout Marmara, in the Western and Central Black Sea, in the east of the Eastern Mediterranean and in the south of Eastern Anatolia. Stating that they expect very heavy and heavy rainfall, especially in the east of Adana, Osmaniye surroundings and west of Hatay, Macit warned citizens to be careful and cautious against floods and floods.
Stating that the rains will continue to affect the country on Thursday, Macit stated that heavy rains are expected in the Central and Eastern Black Sea coasts, the Eastern Mediterranean, the south of Eastern Anatolia and Southeastern Anatolia. Macit stated that the rains will be very heavy and heavy in the east of Trabzon, Rize and the coastal areas of the Mediterranean.
Stating that heavy rains will continue in the south of Eastern Anatolia, Southeastern Anatolia and the Eastern Mediterranean on Friday, Macit said that the rains will mainly affect the northern and eastern parts of the country at the weekend.
AIR TEMPERATURES WILL FALL BELOW SEASONAL NORMAL
Stating that there will be a decrease in air temperatures along with the rains, Macit continued as follows: "Air temperatures will decrease tomorrow, starting from the western parts. As of Thursday, it will continue to decrease throughout the country and fall below seasonal norms. Accordingly, we expect the precipitation to turn into sleet and snow, especially towards the weekend, in the highlands of the Mediterranean and the inner parts of the Eastern Black Sea, and in the northeast of Eastern Anatolia. We may also see some snowfall in some provincial centers on Sunday."
YELLOW ALARM HAS BEEN GIVEN
Rainfall is expected to be locally heavy around the Coastal Aegean and Edirne, Kırklareli and Antalya. Haze and occasional fog are expected in the central and eastern parts in the morning and at night. It is estimated that showers and thunderstorms will be locally strong in the surroundings of Izmir, Aydın, Muğla, Çanakkale and Edirne, and in the west of Manisa and Balıkesir, starting from the morning hours.
It is necessary to be careful and cautious against negativities such as sudden floods, floods, lightning, local hail, risk of tornadoes in coastal areas, disruptions in transportation and strong winds during rainfall. The General Directorate of Meteorology issued a yellow code alert for the provinces of Aydın, Balıkesir, Çanakkale, Edirne, İzmir, Manisa and Muğla.
It is estimated that there will be no significant change in air temperature, and temperatures will decrease noticeably starting from our western regions. The wind is expected to be generally light from the south and east, occasionally blowing in medium strength.
HEAVY RAIN WARNING
Since the precipitation is expected to be locally heavy in the Coastal Aegean and around Edirne, Kırklareli and Antalya, it is necessary to be careful and cautious against negativities such as sudden floods, floods, lightning, local hail, strong winds and the risk of tornadoes during precipitation.
STRONG THUNDERSHOWER WARNING FROM AKOM FOR ISTANBUL
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) announced that there will be heavy thunderstorms in Istanbul starting from the evening hours today and a total of 30-60 kilograms of precipitation per square meter may fall in different parts of the city.
According to the statement made by IMM, almost the entire country, especially Istanbul, will continue to be under the influence of rainy systems coming from the Central Mediterranean. In this context, a cold wave originating from Siberia is expected to enter the Marmara Region as of tomorrow.
For this reason, it is predicted that there will be intermittent showers throughout the week, and temperatures, which are currently at spring values around 18 to 20 degrees, will decrease as of tomorrow and fall to the range of 12 to 14 degrees, below seasonal norms.
It is estimated that the rain, which is expected to continue lightly throughout the day today, will increase its effect between 16.00-22.00 and will be effective in the form of intermittent showers and occasionally strong thunderstorms. It is predicted that the rain, which is expected to ease at night, will increase its effect again starting tomorrow morning, intermittent heavy showers will continue to occur throughout the day, and a total of 30-60 kilograms of precipitation per square meter will fall.
A HORROR OCCURRED IN THE SEA AFTER THE STORM IN MUĞLA
The tornado that formed in the sea after the heavy downpour and storm in Muğla's Milas district was recorded with mobile phone cameras. The downpour, which increased its impact throughout the city in the morning, gave way to a severe storm. Due to adverse weather conditions, a tornado occurred off Ören District. The tornado, which rotated on the sea surface, reached the harbor offshore. Citizens who saw the tornado moving along the beach recorded those moments with their mobile phone cameras.
SHOWERS WERE EFFECTIVE IN TEKİRDAĞ
The downpour was effective in Tekirdağ, which is among the provinces where the General Directorate of Meteorology warned of heavy rainfall. Those who were caught unprepared for the sudden rain took shelter in closed areas and under the awnings of workplaces for protection. During the rain that hit the city center, some opened their umbrellas and continued on their way, while others waited for the rain to subside. Rain is expected to be effective in places in the city, where the air temperature is 16 degrees.
