Governorate and AKOM: Very Heavy Rainfall in Sarıyer, Beykoz, Şile Between 05.00-10.00 AM

Istanbul Governorate announced that very heavy rainfall is expected in northern districts starting from morning hours and called on citizens to exercise caution. According to the Governorate's statement, rainfall in Arnavutköy, Sarıyer, Beykoz, Eyüp and Şile is expected to reach between 21-75 kilograms per square meter; in other districts this value is expected to remain at 21-50 kilograms per square meter.

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) identified the most critical period as 06.00-12.00 AM. According to AKOM, air temperature will suddenly drop 5 to 7 degrees, falling to winter season values. NTV Meteorology Editor Dilek Çalışkan drew particular attention to flood risk between 05.00-10.00 AM, stating that rainfall in the Sarıyer, Levent and Üsküdar-Kadıköy corridor could exceed 80 millimeters in places. Air temperature in Istanbul is expected to reach 15 degrees; residents of Istanbul are advised to use public transportation during morning hours.

The General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM) issued an orange alert for Muğla in addition to Istanbul, and yellow alerts for Antalya, Balıkesir, Bursa, Çanakkale, Denizli, İzmir, Kocaeli, Tekirdağ and Yalova. According to MGM's weekly report, heavy rainfall will continue across the country for nearly the entire week; temperatures will fall below seasonal norms starting from western regions.