Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality continues to work with 7.083 personnel, 1.357 vehicles, 147 tractors for village roads and 33 snow-fighting vehicles on E-5 (D-100) Motorway, TEM Highway and main arteries to prevent the negative impact of the snowfall.
In order to combat the snow in the streets and neighborhoods which are in the area of responsibility of the district municipalities, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality provided the necessary salt supplements.
With the start of snowfall, IMM has used 5 thousand tons of salt. Salts are being applied in the overpasses against the icing at the bus stops.
In the scope of winter service for homeless citizens, 327 people have been accommodated in the facilities of IMM. Immediate actions are being taken by the notifications coming to the ☏153 White Desk.
According to the information received from meteorology, effective snowfall in Istanbul is expected to be effective today until evening hours.