Heavy rainfall hits Istanbul

The heavy rainfall that began in the evening hours in Istanbul caused difficult moments for citizens.

İHA

Following the warnings issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology, the intermittent rainfall intensified into a downpour starting in the evening hours.

The rainfall is affecting the entire city, particularly in Taksim and Yenibosna.

Citizens heading home from work in the evening, who were caught unprepared, faced difficult moments and sought shelter at bus stops.

Puddles formed in some areas due to the precipitation. Vehicles in traffic were seen struggling to navigate the water-covered roads.