The Istanbul Governor's Office has called on citizens to be careful and take precautions due to the heavy rainfall expected across the city.
In the statement from the Governor's Office, it was noted that according to assessments by the General Directorate of Meteorology, the rainfall is expected to be locally heavy after the evening hours.
The statement reported that the rainfall will increase in intensity after Saturday noon, particularly on the Anatolian Side.
It was stated that the rainfall could be very heavy and severe in places in the districts of Beykoz, Şile, Ümraniye, Pendik, Tuzla, Sancaktepe, Çekmeköy, and Sultanbeyli.
The Governor's Office issued a warning against the negative consequences that heavy rainfall may cause, using the following expression:
“It is kindly requested that our citizens be careful and take precautions against negative consequences such as floods, inundations, landslides, and disruptions in transportation that may occur with the heavy rainfall.”
Authorities emphasized that, especially during the hours when the rainfall is expected to be effective, one should not be in risky areas unless necessary, should act in a planned manner against potential disruptions in transportation, and should follow official warnings.
News Source: 12punto
