Orange Alert from Meteorology for Istanbul and Surrounding Provinces

The General Directorate of Meteorology issued a critical weather warning covering Istanbul and surrounding provinces. According to the latest evaluations, the "orange alert" level has been moved due to the expected heavy rainfall and strong winds in the region.

Meteorological experts warned citizens to be careful against the negativities that may be caused by transportation disruptions, sudden floods and storms. The weather event in question is expected to increase its impact in the coming hours and be felt throughout the region.