AKOM Issues Critical Warning for Istanbul: Heavy Rain and Storms Will Intensify.
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The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rain and strong winds in Istanbul and its surrounding areas. Winds are expected to reach gale force for short periods in the Marmara region.
Heavy rain and storms are expected in Istanbul today. AKOM (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Coordination Center) warned that the rainfall could turn into very heavy thunderstorms in some areas, especially after 8 PM.
In the Western Black Sea region, the wind is expected to intensify and turn into a storm after midday on Friday. According to meteorological forecasts, the storm, which will affect the region, is expected to end around midday on Saturday.
In the Western Black Sea, the wind is expected to blow as a storm with speeds of 6 to 8 Beaufort, 50 to 75 kilometers per hour, starting from Friday afternoon. The storm will lose its intensity by Saturday afternoon, but disruptions to sea transportation may occur.
BREAKING NEWS: The Meteorological Department has issued a warning about potential adverse effects due to thunderstorms and heavy rain expected in Istanbul and surrounding provinces starting tonight. AKOM (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Coordination Center) also reported that the rainfall will intensify from 8:00 AM tomorrow morning, with continuous storms reaching speeds of up to 70 km/h.
Rainfall, which has been affecting Istanbul intermittently, is expected to intensify from 8:00 AM on Friday. AKOM (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Coordination Center) has issued a warning for thunderstorms and strong winds with speeds of 40-70 kilometers per hour across the city.
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