The General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM) has announced that a strong storm is expected in the eastern Marmara region and parts of the Western and Central Black Sea. Following the warning, some ferry services in Istanbul were cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.
According to the MGM's assessment, starting from the evening hours of October 17, winds are expected to blow from the west and northwest at speeds of 60 to 80 kilometers per hour in the northern parts of Istanbul's Anatolian Side, as well as in the vicinity of Kocaeli and Sakarya.
WIND SPEEDS MAY REACH 90 KILOMETERS
Starting from the night hours of October 17, a strong storm is forecast for the vicinity of Düzce, Zonguldak, and Bartın; and starting from the morning of Sunday, October 18, for the north of Kastamonu, the vicinity of Sinop, and the inland parts of Samsun. It was reported that in these regions, winds could blow from the west and southwest at speeds of 70 to 90 kilometers per hour.
Authorities emphasized that citizens should be careful and take precautions against negative consequences such as disruptions in transportation, roof damage, and the toppling of trees and poles.
İBB Şehir Hatları AŞ also announced that due to the unfavorable weather conditions affecting the city, the Üsküdar-Haliç, Beşiktaş-Haliç, and Kadıköy-Haliç lines, as well as the Long Bosphorus Tour services, will not be operating.
It was also announced that services on some lines have been cancelled after certain hours. Accordingly, services will not operate after 21.00 on the Kadıköy-Karaköy line, after 20.30 on the Üsküdar-Eminönü line, after 18.55 on the Beykoz-Sarıyer line, after 18.40 on the Küçüksu-İstinye line, and after 19.00 on the Çubuklu-İstinye line.
All night services on the Büyükada-Sedef Adası line and the Kadıköy-Karaköy-Beşiktaş line have also been included in the cancellations. Passengers are advised to check current service announcements before making travel plans.
News Source: 12punto
