15.08.2025 21:50
After the warnings from the Meteorology and AKOM in Istanbul, strong winds caused a lighting pole to fall onto the road in Büyükçekmece. Due to the fallen lighting pole, traffic on the E-5 was redirected to a side road.
The fallen pole due to the storm in Istanbul closed the E-5.
The incident occurred around 09:50 on the E-5 highway in the Büyükçekmece area towards Beylikdüzü. According to the information obtained, one of the lighting poles on the median fell over in the strong wind. Drivers who saw the situation reported it to the teams.
THE ROAD WAS CLOSED TO TRAFFIC FOR A WHILE
Due to the work of the teams, the road where the lighting pole was located was closed to traffic. While traffic was diverted to a side road for a while, the road was reopened after the pole was removed.
NEW WARNING FROM AKOM
The Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) warned citizens about potential adverse effects due to the storm that has been affecting the city since Wednesday and is expected to intensify today.
In a statement made by AKOM, it was noted that the northeast wind, which has been effective in the Marmara Region, especially in Istanbul, since Wednesday, is expected to strengthen today and blow as a strong storm with short-term bursts.