Due to the rainfall in Istanbul, traffic came to a standstill.

Due to the rainfall in Istanbul, traffic came to a standstill.

22.12.2025 08:56

Due to the heavy rainfall in Istanbul during the morning hours, traffic congestion reached 82%. While the congestion on the Asian side reached 90%, it was measured at 76% on the European side.

On the first day of the week in Istanbul, traffic congestion occurred due to the increased intensity of rainfall in the morning hours. In the morning, traffic congestion was measured at 82% across Istanbul.

TRAFFIC HAS OFFICIALLY STOPPED ON THE ASIAN SIDE

While heavy traffic was observed, especially in the direction of the bridges on the European side, the flow of traffic frequently slowed down on the main arteries and connecting roads. It was noted that in some areas, traffic came to a standstill. Particularly on the Asian side, traffic congestion reached nearly 90% as of 08:00, while it was measured at 76% on the European side.

Traffic came to a standstill in Istanbul due to the rainfall
Traffic came to a standstill in Istanbul due to the rainfall

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