Warning from AKOM for the Marmara Region and Istanbul

In a statement released by AKOM, it was warned that air temperatures will drop below 5 degrees starting Monday, February 2, and that showers, storms, and heavy rainfall are expected to continue until Wednesday, February 4.

The following was noted in AKOM's statement:

"It is anticipated that across the Marmara Region, especially in Istanbul, there will be intermittent showers and heavy rainfall, accompanied by local storms, starting from noon today until next Wednesday. Temperatures, which are currently ranging between 6-9 degrees, are expected to drop to winter levels below 5 degrees as of Monday.

With the cold air expected to enter our region starting Monday morning, temperatures are expected to drop to levels conducive to snow; it is estimated that precipitation may appear as sleet and snow in our western districts such as Silivri, Çatalca, Arnavutköy, Büyükçekmece, and Başakşehir. For this reason, it is important for our citizens to be prepared and cautious against winter conditions.”

ISTANBUL GOVERNOR'S OFFICE ALSO ISSUED A WARNING

The Istanbul Governor's Office also shared the 4-day weather forecast from the General Directorate of Meteorology on its social media account, drawing attention to the fact that air temperatures in Istanbul will decrease starting Sunday.

The post by the Istanbul Governor's Office is as follows:

“Air temperatures in Istanbul will decrease starting Sunday. According to the latest assessments by the General Directorate of Meteorology, the weather in Istanbul over the next 4 days is expected to be:

Saturday (31.01.2026) very cloudy, with intermittent rain and showers expected starting from noon. The highest temperature is expected to be 10 °C.

Sunday (01.02.2026) very cloudy, with precipitation starting as intermittent rain and showers, which are expected to be locally heavy. The lowest temperature is expected to be 5 °C, and the highest temperature is expected to be 8 °C.

Monday (02.02.2026) very cloudy, with intermittent rain and showers expected. Precipitation is expected to be locally heavy, with the lowest temperature expected to be 6 °C and the highest temperature 8 °C.

Tuesday (03.02.2026) is expected to be partly to very cloudy. The lowest temperature is expected to be 2°C, and the highest temperature 7 °C.

Since the wind is expected to blow strongly (40-60 km/h) until the night hours of 01.02.2026 (Sunday) and 02.02.2026 (Monday), and local heavy rainfall is expected across the province on Sunday, 01.02.2026, and Monday, 02.02.2026, caution and vigilance should be exercised against potential negative consequences.”

News Source: 12punto