16.08.2025 21:33
Due to the severe storm affecting Istanbul, trees were uprooted in Bakırköy, Bağcılar, and Şişli. Two citizens were injured as a result of the fallen trees, and some vehicles were damaged. The storm is expected to intensify in the evening hours, and Gülhane Park has been closed to visitors due to the risk of falling trees. Visitors arriving at the park were turned away by the staff at the entrance.
The severe storm that has been affecting Istanbul since yesterday has negatively impacted daily life. Due to the storm, trees fell in Bakırköy, Bağcılar, and Şişli. Some citizens were injured, and some vehicles were damaged as a result of the fallen trees. Gülhane Park was also closed to visitors due to the risk of falling trees.
A TREE FELL ON PASSERSBY
In Bakırköy Florya Social Facilities, parts of a tree that fell due to the strong wind landed on two women passing by. The women, who were slightly injured, were taken to the hospital by health teams, while the fallen tree was cut up and removed by the fire department.
PARKED CARS WERE DAMAGED
A tree on the sidewalk of 2022 Street in Bağcılar Yüzyıl Neighborhood also fell due to the wind, landing on two parked cars. There were no casualties or injuries in the incident, but the vehicles were damaged.
THE ROAD WAS REOPENED TO TRAFFIC
In Şişli Fulya Neighborhood, a tree fell onto the road due to the strong wind in the morning hours. After the fire and municipal teams cut up and removed the fallen tree, the road was reopened to traffic.
ENTRANCES TO GÜLHANE PARK WERE CLOSED
Officials from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality announced that precautions were taken against potential dangers and that Gülhane Park was temporarily closed due to the risk of falling trees. Visitors arriving at the park were turned away by staff, and it was announced that entrances would be prohibited until the risk passed.
WARNING FROM THE ISTANBUL GOVERNORATE
According to data from the General Directorate of Meteorology, the wind is expected to blow at speeds of 40 to 60 kilometers per hour throughout the day, with gusts reaching up to 80 kilometers in some areas. The Istanbul Governorate warned of potential roof blow-offs, falling trees and poles, and possible disruptions in transportation.
IT WILL INCREASE IN INTENSITY IN THE EVENING HOURS
In a statement from AKOM, it was noted that the strong north wind, which has been effective since the morning hours, will increase in intensity in the evening. The statement indicated that short-term and severe storm waves and heavy rainfall could be effective throughout the city, and there could be cancellations and delays in maritime transportation. Citizens were advised to avoid going outside unless necessary.
DESPITE THE STORM, THEY SWAM IN THE BOSPHORUS
The wind, which has been effective throughout the day, caused waves to rise in the Bosphorus. As the waves crashed onto the shore, the struggles of those wanting to walk along the coastline were captured on camera, while amateur fishermen and swimmers enjoyed the cool weather.
"I'M HAVING TROUBLE STAYING STILL IN THE WIND"
Ayaz Göksu, who came to fish with his father, said, "The weather is windy but warm. I'm casting my line. My record is two or three fish, but there are people catching five or six here. I'm having trouble staying still in the wind."
"UNTIL YESTERDAY WE WERE BURNING AT HOME, TODAY WE ARE FREEZING"
İshak Yiğitler, who was fishing on the beach, said, "The weather is very windy. Until yesterday, we were burning at home, today we are freezing. The wind is blowing so much. I came to fish. I caught more than 5 kilograms of fish. The wind has a big effect on fishing because the fish escape due to the wind. If there was no wind, we would catch more. Warm weather is better."
"WE ARE COOLING OFF"
Yunus Emre Gökçe, who came to swim at the beach, said, "We came to the sea. We are both fishing and swimming against the current and the wind here. We are cooling off. We are trying to enjoy Istanbul during our free time."
"I HAD A BIT OF TROUBLE SWIMMING DUE TO THIS WIND"
Orhan Şen, who came to swim at the beach, said, "I had a bit of trouble swimming because of this wind. That's why I'm going home sooner. I love swimming in every part of the Bosphorus. I feel relaxed. I feel at peace. We feel peaceful everywhere in Istanbul. We are at peace wherever there is sea."