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The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) has shared data regarding the snowfall that has been affecting the city for 5 days.
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According to the statement made by AKOM, snow depth was measured at 10 centimeters in the southern parts of the city, 15-30 centimeters in some areas between the D-100 highway and the TEM motorway, 20-40 centimeters in the northern parts, and up to 47 centimeters in rural and high-altitude areas.
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Air temperatures dropped to minus 2 degrees Celsius in the city center, and down to minus 7 degrees Celsius in the northern and rural regions.
Operations were carried out to keep transportation open along the 4,140-kilometer road network under the responsibility of the İBB, involving 13,115 personnel and 3,582 vehicles.
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During the efforts carried out by teams in Istanbul over the 5-day period, 84,805 tons of salt and 114 tons of solution were used.
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For drivers stuck in traffic and teams working in the field, 83,700 food rations and mobile buffet supplies for 72,000 people were distributed.
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While air temperatures in Istanbul are expected to rise in the coming days, İBB teams will remain on alert against icing and potential new precipitation.
News Source : 12punto
