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Heavy rain and strong winds expected in Istanbul
Istanbul’s disaster coordination center warned of heavy rain and strong winds on Wednesday, November 4.
Showers are expected to intensify between 4 p.m.
and 10 p.m., with northerly winds reaching 40–60 km/h.
The city could receive 15–35 millimetres of rain over the day, while temperatures fall to about 12°C overnight.
The warning follows a broader spell of rain and cooler weather in Istanbul, after temperatures had been around 18–20°C.
Heavy rain and gusts can bring flooding and travel disruption, so residents are being urged to take care.
Rain is expected to ease on Thursday and leave the region on Friday.
The weekend forecast is mostly dry, with a chance of light rain on Saturday morning.
Istanbul is expected to see heavy, intermittent rain and strong winds on Wednesday, November 4.
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality’s disaster coordination centre said rain is expected to intensify between 16:00 and 22:00.
Winds from the north or northeast could reach 40–60 km/h, while rainfall totals are forecast at 15–35 kilograms per square metre in one report.
Authorities warned of possible flooding, transport disruption, landslides and lightning.
Rain is expected to ease on Thursday and leave the region by Friday, according to the centre’s forecast.
- Who
- Istanbul residents are being warned by the city’s disaster coordination centre and provincial authorities.
- What
- Heavy showers and strong winds are expected, with possible flooding and other disruption.
- When
- Wednesday, November 4; rain is forecast to intensify between 16:00 and 22:00.
- Where
- Istanbul.
- Why
- A weather system is bringing rain and colder air to the region.
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Istanbul authorities issued warnings about expected heavy rain and strong winds on the following day.
The city’s disaster coordination centre forecast stronger showers between 16:00 and 22:00.
Rain is expected to ease, with light rain forecast in Istanbul.
Rain is not forecast in Istanbul.
- Rain intensification
- 16:00–22:00 on November 4
- Forecast wind speed
- 40–60 km/h
- Rainfall forecast
- 15–35 kilograms per square metre on November 4, according to AKOM’s November 4 report
- Expected temperature
- 12°C at night on November 4
- Expected easing
- Thursday, November 5
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What people are saying
Gün boyu aralıklarla devam etmesi beklenen sağanak yağışların akşam saatlerinde (16.00-22.00) fırtına (40-60 km/s) ile birlikte etkisini artırarak yer yer kuvvetli şekilde etkili olmaya devam edeceği, yağışların perşembe hafifleyeceği, cuma itibarı ile bölgemizi terk edeceği tahmin edilirken sıcaklıkların hafta sonuna (pazar) kadar 12-14°C aralığında kış değerlerine yakın seyretmesi öngörülüyor.