US EditionStorm Batters Istanbul, Disrupts Transport Across Western Türkiye
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Storm batters Istanbul, disrupts transport across western Türkiye
A powerful storm hit Istanbul on Jan. 8, bringing strong winds, towering waves and widespread disruption to sea transport, while also affecting several other provinces across western Türkiye. Following warnings from the Turkish State Meteorological Service, gale-force winds began sweeping through Istanbul in the morning hours, intensifying over the Bosphorus and the Marmara Sea. In Beşiktaş, large waves slammed into the shoreline, creating hazar…
Passengers on an airplane experienced tense moments mid-flight due to strong winds that have been affecting Istanbul since Friday, January 2nd. The phenomenon caused jolts during the flight, leading to concern and nervousness among those on board, although no serious incidents were reported.
On Thursday, heavy storm gusts swept over Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. A passenger plane set off for landing with a strong side wind, at the last moment the pilot pulled the plane back into the air.
The Istanbul Governorship has released the toll of the storm, which reached speeds of 90 kilometers per hour in the city. The storm caused 45 tree uprootings and 89 roof damage, and resulted in the cancellation of a total of 97 domestic and international flights at the city's two airports.
This article was originally published on Cedarnews.net. For more news and exclusive reports, visit our website. Due to a severe storm in Istanbul, a plane was unable to land at Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Video: Video: A plane was unable to land at Sabiha Gökçen Airport https://t.co/uqEPgSmk7p pic.twitter.com/f09zZQluxl — Cedar News (@cedar_news) January 8, 2026. This news was published on the Cedarnews website. For more breaking news and exclusive r…
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