Attention Istanbul residents: Meteorology issues warning with specific hours

In a statement made by the Meteorology 1st Regional Directorate's Istanbul Regional Forecast and Early Warning Center, it was stated that local heavy thunderstorms are expected in the western and northern parts of the city and around the Bosphorus between 10:00 and 15:00 today.

The statement warned to be careful and cautious against negative conditions such as flash floods, inundations, lightning, local hail, sudden strong winds, and short-term storms, as well as disruptions in transportation.

Following the warnings, the downpour began to take effect around the Bosphorus.

Additionally, supercells formed in the sky during the rainfall.

WHAT IS A SUPERCELL?

A supercell is a powerful form of thunderstorm that occurs in regions with high vertical winds due to extreme thermodynamic instability where there is significant angular wind direction change in the upper levels of the atmosphere. These supercells are divided into three types: low-precipitation, classic, and high-precipitation.

Photo: Berke Eldek-Hava Forum

RISK MAP SHARED

In the post shared by the Meteorology office, attention was drawn to risky regions, while many parts of Istanbul were included among the "low danger" zones.

STREETS TURNED INTO LAKES IN SULTANGAZİ

In Istanbul's Sultangazi district, streets and avenues turned into lakes; garbage trucks were dragged away, and vehicles were submerged halfway in water.

News Source: AA