The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) has warned citizens due to the heavy rain and storms affecting the city on Wednesday, October 14. According to the report, the rainfall is expected to be effective across the European Side and around the Bosphorus on the Anatolian Side until the evening hours, and across the entire Anatolian Side in the later hours.
In its assessment, AKOM stated that the amount of precipitation could reach 50 to 100 kilograms per square meter in some areas. Citizens were urged to be cautious against potential disruptions in traffic and in open areas, especially during evening rush hours.
The air temperature in the city is projected to be 17 degrees in the morning and 18 degrees at noon, dropping to 16 degrees in the evening and 15 degrees at night. In Istanbul, where humidity is expected to range between 80 and 100 percent, it was reported that the wind, blowing from the northeast (poyraz) and north (yıldız) directions, could reach speeds of 50 to 80 kilometers per hour.
The report, which estimates the sea water temperature at 20 degrees, emphasized the need to take precautions against risks such as flooding, transportation disruptions, and roof damage during the hours when heavy rain and wind are effective.
RAIN EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE WEEK
According to AKOM's weekly forecast, a storm and heavy rain are expected in Istanbul on Thursday, October 15. Temperatures are expected to range between 13 and 16 degrees, with precipitation estimated at 10 to 30 kilograms per square meter. For Friday, October 16, very cloudy and rainy weather is forecast.
On Saturday, October 17, the heavy rain is expected to continue, with temperatures between 11 and 15 degrees and 30 to 60 kilograms of rainfall per square meter. While no rain is forecast for Sunday, October 18, local rain is expected on Monday, October 19, and intermittent rain is expected on Tuesday, October 20.
News Source: 12punto
