Following the rainfall that began to affect Istanbul yesterday and caused floods and water inundations in some regions, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) has released a new weather forecast report.
According to the report, cold and rainy weather will continue to affect the city until the beginning of the new week. AKOM has warned that rainfall could be seen in the form of heavy downpours, especially on Saturday, October 17.
Intermittent showers are expected across Istanbul on Thursday, October 15. The air temperature is forecast to hover around 14 degrees in the morning and evening, 15 degrees at noon, and 13 degrees at night.
HEAVY DOWNPOURS EXPECTED ON SATURDAY
According to the weekly forecast, very cloudy and rainy weather will be effective in Istanbul on Friday, October 16. It is expected that 15 to 30 kilograms of precipitation per square meter will fall throughout the day, with temperatures expected to be between 11 and 14 degrees.
It is predicted that the intensity of the rainfall will increase on Saturday, October 17. While heavy downpours are expected across the city, it was reported that the amount of rainfall could reach the range of 30 to 60 kilograms per square meter. On Saturday, the temperature is forecast to be a minimum of 11 and a maximum of 15 degrees.
According to AKOM's assessment, the cold and rainy system will be effective in the region until Monday, October 19. Temperatures are expected to remain below seasonal norms during this period, generally ranging between 15 and 17 degrees.
While no precipitation is expected on Sunday, October 18, and Monday, October 19, partly cloudy weather is forecast. It is estimated that intermittent rain showers may be seen again on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The report also stated that the wind will blow from the northeast and north directions, occasionally reaching storm force, with speeds potentially reaching 40 to 75 kilometers per hour. Humidity is expected to vary between 65 and 95 percent.
News Source: 12punto
