23.01.2026 13:22
With the temperatures in Bitlis dropping to as low as minus 20 degrees, icicles reaching 5 meters in length have formed on the roofs of buildings. The governorship has issued warnings regarding this situation, stating that citizens should not stand under roofs and eaves.
While freezing cold is affecting Bitlis, icicles reaching 5 meters in length have formed on the roofs of buildings. The governorship warned that the snow masses and icicles on the roofs pose a danger.
THE AIR TEMPERATURE DROPPED TO 20 DEGREES BELOW ZERO AT NIGHT
After snowfall in the city, freezing cold began. In the city where the air temperature dropped to 20 degrees below zero at night, icicles formed on the roofs of buildings. The governorship made a statement regarding the icicles reaching 5 meters in length and the snow masses on the roofs. The statement said, "Be careful of the ice and snow icicles on the roofs and eaves! Due to heavy snowfall and dropping air temperatures, the accumulated snow masses and icicles on building roofs and eaves pose a serious danger to pedestrians and vehicles. It is of great importance for our citizens not to stand under roofs and eaves, for building managers and property owners to take necessary precautions by conducting required checks, and to avoid passing through risky areas unless absolutely necessary for the safety of life and property."
THEY CLEARED SNOW FROM THE ROOFS
In the city where the snow thickness exceeded 1.5 meters, building owners and tradesmen also started working to clear the accumulated snow masses and icicles reaching 5 meters in length from the roofs. It was observed that citizens going up to the roofs of high buildings tied ropes around their waists to take precautions and engaged in snow shoveling activities. Authorities stated that roof cleaning should be done by expert teams and with necessary safety measures, warning citizens to be careful. It was emphasized that taking precautions around the building during snow cleaning and avoiding haphazardly conducted activities is of vital importance.