15.03.2025 16:30
Istanbul is experiencing summer weather today in mid-March. Taking advantage of the sun before a cold air wave coming from the Balkans, people in the city went for a swim.
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Some citizens went to the beach as the temperature in Istanbul increased.
In the city where the temperature rose above 20 degrees, many citizens spent the weekend at the beaches and parks.
Some citizens enjoying the sunny weather at Menekşe Beach sat on benches, walked on the sand, while others went into the sea.
THE SCENARIO WILL TURN UPSIDE DOWN
However, the weather in the megacity will turn upside down in the new week.
The temperature in Istanbul will suddenly drop, and snowfall is expected in the high points of the city.
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) also issued a warning due to the expected sudden drop in temperature in the city.
With the strengthening of the south wind in the afternoon and evening hours tomorrow, a storm will begin to be effective in the city.
There is also a possibility of snow in the high areas on the night of March 19, Wednesday, and on March 20, Thursday.
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