
Heavy rain increased its impact in Zonguldak; The Governorship banned motorcycles and motor couriers from entering traffic until further notice.
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Heavy rain increased its impact throughout Türkiye and in many cities, especially Istanbul and Zonguldak.
The heavy rain has increased its effect since yesterday evening. Roads in many cities, especially Istanbul, turned into lakes.
Citizens were stranded where they were and vehicles were dragged for meters in flood waters.
One of these provinces was Zonguldak. Due to the continuous rainfall, 28 kilograms of precipitation per square meter fell in Zonguldak center, 60 kilograms in Kilimli district, 113 kilograms in Ereğli district and 62 kilograms in Kozlu district.
In the statement made by Zonguldak Governorship, it was stated that adverse weather conditions are expected to continue and new measures have been taken against the risks they may pose in transportation.
It was reported that motorcycles, motor bicycles and similar two-wheeled vehicles and motor couriers are prohibited from entering the traffic until further notice.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Adverse weather conditions will continue
Very likely · Within days

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