All beaches closed: Swimming banned in 10 provinces

Due to adverse weather and sea conditions, swimming has been temporarily banned in 10 provinces along Turkey's Marmara and Black Sea coasts. It was stated that the decisions taken by governorates and district governorships aim to ensure the safety of citizens against the risk of drowning caused by high waves and rip currents.

PROVINCES WHERE SWIMMING IS BANNED

The provinces and districts where the swimming ban is in effect are as follows:

• Istanbul (Beykoz, Sarıyer, and Arnavutköy)
• Kocaeli (Kandıra)
• Kırklareli (Demirköy)
• Tekirdağ (Saray)
• Samsun
• Ordu
• Giresun
• Trabzon
• Rize
• Artvin

MEASURES INCREASED IN MARMARA

Swimming is not permitted throughout the weekend in the Istanbul districts of Beykoz, Sarıyer, and Arnavutköy, which have coasts on the Black Sea. In the Kandıra district of Kocaeli, swimming has also been banned on all beaches for two days.

While red flags have been raised on the beaches in the Demirköy district of Kırklareli, swimming will not be permitted in the coves and beaches of the Saray district of Tekirdağ for two days.

BAN DECISION IN EASTERN BLACK SEA

Due to the intensifying adverse weather conditions in the Black Sea, the governorates of Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize, and Artvin have also decided to ban swimming, following the lead of Samsun.

The Trabzon Governorate announced that, in line with the latest meteorological assessments, swimming is banned throughout the province today, stating, "It is of great importance that this decision, taken to ensure the safety of our citizens, prevent drowning incidents, and avoid potential tragic events, is strictly followed."

The governorates of Giresun, Rize, and Artvin also reported that swimming will not be permitted on any beaches or coastal areas throughout their provinces today due to adverse weather and sea conditions. Authorities have asked citizens to comply with the warnings until sea conditions return to normal.