Istanbul Governor's Office issues flood and flash flood warning to citizens

Temperatures, which had been above seasonal norms for a long time, dropped suddenly. A warning for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall was issued in a statement by the Istanbul Governor's Office.

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The Istanbul Governor's Office issued a warning to citizens for tonight via its social media account.

The governor's office, which warned that the expected rainfall could cause sudden floods and flash floods, made the following statement:

"According to the Meteorology Department;

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected in Istanbul starting from tonight, with local heavy and, in some places, very heavy precipitation (30-70kg/m2) expected.

Citizens should be careful and take precautions against negative conditions such as sudden floods, flash floods, and lightning strikes."