Yellow warning from Meteorology for Istanbul: Date given for snowfall
A strong rainfall warning was issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology for the East of Marmara and the Western Black Sea. According to the weekly data of Meteorology, it is expected that the watery snow will take effect in Istanbul and its surroundings starting from Monday, December 20, while some services have been canceled in IDO and BUDO.
In yellow warning issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology citizens were informed as follows: “It is estimated that the ongoing rains in the east of Marmara and the Western Black Sea will increase its impact and reach the level of (30-60 kg /m2/12 hours) in the northern and eastern districts of Kocaeli, Sakarya, Bursa, Yalova, Istanbul, Zonguldak, Bartin, Düzce and Bolu.
”It is also predicted that it will take the form of snow in high areas above 800 meters over time on Wednesday”
In the warning, it was emphasized that caution should be taken against issues such as transportation disruptions, flooding, landslides that may be caused by heavy rains.
