Ministry of Interior Warns of Heavy Rain and Storms: Severe Rainfall Expected in Istanbul - Sözcü Newspaper
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The Ministry of Interior warned citizens about the heavy rainfall and storms expected on October 17th. In Istanbul, particularly on the Anatolian side, very heavy and intense rainfall is expected in the afternoon, while the risk of flash floods, waterlogging, and disruptions to transportation is highlighted for many provinces.
AKOM announced that strong downpours, which have been in effect for almost a week in Istanbul and are expected to increase in intensity by evening today, will leave the city from tomorrow.
Following torrential rains that caused flooding, Istanbul surpassed the Black Sea region in terms of rainfall. It was stated that one-third of Istanbul's annual rainfall fell on the megacity in a single day.
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ekonomim.comRainfall exceeding 200 millimeters in a single day in Istanbul surpassed the levels that caused floods in the Eastern Black Sea region, with approximately one-third of the city's average annual rainfall falling in a single day.
Rainfall exceeding 200 millimeters was recorded in Istanbul in a single day; approximately one-third of the city's annual average of 600 millimeters fell in a single day. Professor Dr. Hakan Ersoy noted that even in most of the rainfall events that caused floods in the Eastern Black Sea region, the amount of rainfall was below 200 millimeters.
AKOM announced that strong rainfall and storms are expected in the city today. Rainfall of 50 to 100 kilograms per square meter is anticipated, with wind speeds reaching up to 70 kilometers per hour. AKOM stated that the rainy weather will leave Istanbul from Sunday morning onwards, and temperatures will rise to 21 degrees Celsius next week.
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