After successive warnings, expected showers and storms in Istanbul began to show their effects in the evening. It is said that the intensity of the rain will decrease this evening but will continue until Tuesday. Due to the whirlwind, trees and electric poles fell in some districts.
Following warnings from the General Directorate of Meteorology and the Governor of Istanbul, the expected heavy rainfall in Istanbul is showing its effects. Sometimes there are storms with showers. It is stated that heavy rain will be in effect until Tuesday.Traffic density in Istanbul was measured at 78% at 7:14 p.m.In Beşiktaş, Istanbul, a tree on the road was blown away by the wind and fell onto a parked jeep. While the Jeep was damaged in the incident, the fallen tree was cut down by firefighters using electric saws, who immediately arrived at the scene. The Jeep's windshield was damaged. The road was opened to traffic after city crews removed the trees.At the same time, in Şişli Fulya district, an electric pole was blown down on the road by the wind. Two vehicles fell on top of the damaged column. After crews worked, the pole was removed. An investigation into the events has been initiated. TREE PISSED INTO A JEEP IN SARIYER. A tree fell on a parked jeep in Sarıyer Bahçeköy District due to strong winds. The Jeep's windshield was damaged.