Forecasters announced the penultimate, orange level of threat in Istanbul for the weekend due to hurricane speeds of up to 110 kilometers per hour in some places and downpours; warnings also apply to a number of other regions of Turkey.
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“From Saturday morning, a north and northwest wind-hurricane at a speed of 50-70 kilometers per hour is expected throughout the entire Marmara Sea region and Istanbul, and on Sunday it will intensify to 70-90 kilometers per hour, in some places up to 110 kilometers per hour,” – the warning from the General Department of Meteorology says.
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Heavy downpours are also expected. Forecasters warned that the hurricane could uproot trees and tear off roofs.
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Istanbul provincial leaders also urged citizens to be careful due to the risk of flooding and transport problems.
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Forecasters warned of powerful hurricanes in many areas of Turkey from Denizli province in the west to Erzurum in the east, including the resort province of Antalya.
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Turkish Airlines announced the cancellation of about 40 domestic and international flights on Saturday due to difficult weather conditions in Istanbul.
