After the warnings of Meteorology, over Thrace İstanbulThe snowfall, which entered , started in the high parts of the Anatolian side. Snowfall Camlica It showed its effect on the Hill. Snowfall is expected to increase in the coming hours.
WARNING TO THE PEOPLE OF ISTANBUL FROM THE GOVERNORSHIP
After the last statement of the Regional Directorate of Meteorology, the Istanbul Governorship warned the citizens to be careful and cautious against adverse weather conditions.
TEAMS ARE ON VISIBILITY
After the Regional Directorate of Meteorology shared the latest data, the Governorship of Istanbul issued a press release against adverse weather conditions. In the statement of the Governor’s Office, which warns the citizens to be careful and cautious; “In order to carry out snow-fighting activities in our province; AFADAll our institutions, which have duties related to security, traffic, health and transportation, will be ready to serve on a 24-hour basis,” the statement said.
NUMBER OF TEAM INCREASED 143 PERCENT COMPARED TO THE LAST YEAR
The statement also stated that there are 11 thousand 130 personnel, 171 emergency exit points and 23 Highway Service Facilities, 2 thousand 591 construction machines at 57 construction equipment points on the 5 thousand 277 kilometers road network, and that there are 475 thousand 400 tons of salt and 3 thousand 640 tons of solution capacity at 101 points. It has been stated that it is ready to work on combating snow and icing. 437 vehicles and 2,142 personnel of the Provincial Gendarmerie Command, 210 vehicles and 703 personnel of the Provincial Security Directorate, Red CrescentHe stressed that AFAD will support snow-fighting efforts with 2,300 employees, volunteers and 162 vehicles at 101 points, and AFAD Provincial Directorate with 1,250 employees, volunteers and 84 vehicles. It was also stated in the statement that the number of construction equipment, tractors and rescuers provided for use in these works increased by 143 percent compared to 2022.
WARNING TO TRUCK, TRAILER AND VEHICLE DRIVERS
Istanbul Governor’s Office, which warns citizens to be careful, said, “There is a parking capacity of 5,598 vehicles in 23 service facilities on the highway route. In our province, the efforts to combat adverse weather conditions and snow, as well as the works carried out by our relevant institutions in road, air, rail and sea transportation, are at our Disaster and Emergency Management Center. We believe that our truck, lorry and other vehicle drivers going to Istanbul will show the necessary sensitivity to install winter tires and comply with the warnings in order not to suffer due to adverse weather conditions in our region. We expect them to be.” made statements.
HOMELESS ARE GUESTED IN HOTELS
On the other hand, it is likely to be adversely affected by the heavy snowfall and cold weather expected to fall on the weekend in Istanbul. homeless Citizens are hosted in hotels by the Governorship of Istanbul.
İBB TAKES MEASURES TOO
IMM President Ekrem Imamoglu also warned the citizens about the expected snow and severe storm in the megacity from tomorrow. Stating that the personnel are ready as well as the snow plow and salting vehicles, İmamoğlu said, “Additional flights have been put in place for possible disruptions in public transportation; the number of trips in the metro, metrobus and City Lines will be increased according to the density. It’s important to follow the warnings.” said.
THY FLIGHTS CANCELED
Turkish Airlines (THY), due to unfavorable weather conditions and expected snowfall. Istanbul AirportYesterday and today, it canceled a total of 238 flights, 72 domestic and 166 international flights.
FERRY BOATS ARE ALSO CANCELED
Canakkaleof Gokceada ve Tenedos counties, North Aegean SeaFerry services scheduled for today and tomorrow have been canceled due to the storm that is expected to be effective in Turkey.
EASTERN ICE CUT
Turkey After the dry days, it was under the influence of cold and snowy weather. While the first snow of the season fell in some cities, the roads of the settlements were closed in many cities, the drivers had a hard time, the vehicles did not work due to the cold, the windows of the houses and workplaces were frozen. VanThe roads of 305 out of 347 settlements in , which were closed due to heavy snow, were opened as a result of the efforts of the teams. closed to traffic Sanliurfaof snake 160 in the district, ElazigWork continues on 210 village roads in .
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