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Watch out for the southwest storm!20 December 2019 Friday
Southwest storm is expected in Istanbul at noon tomorrow. Experts warned citizens of the negative effects that may occur due to the storm.

According to the data of General Directorate of Meteorology and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) AKOM, during the week in Istanbul from the south directions slightly blowing wind from Saturday noon to strengthen storms (40-70km / h) is expected to blow in the form.

It is expected that the storm will be effective from Monday evening until Sunday morning by increasing the intensity of the storm at full intervals (60-90km / h).

Experts warns the citizens to be careful and cautious against the negative effects of storm (disruptions in air, sea and land transportation, roof flying, tree and pole overturning, flue gas poisoning, etc.).

The IMM teams will work on a 24-hour basis under the coordination of AKOM and respond immediately to possible accidents and problems.

On the other hand, it is expected that the cold and rainy weather expected to come through the Balkans as of the beginning of the new week (Monday) in Istanbul will be effective and temperatures will decrease by 4-6 degrees and fall back to the season's normal.

Source: https://www.ibb.istanbul/News/Detail/36238