30.08.2026 22:22
The hailstorm that was effective in Artvin covered the Sahara Pass at an altitude of 2,600 meters in white in a short time. Due to some trucks being stranded on the slippery road, disruptions occurred in transportation.
The heavy rainfall affecting Artvin turned into hail in the higher elevations.
COVERED WITH A WHITE BLANKET
The 2,600-meter-high Sahara Pass on the Şavşat-Ardahan highway was covered in white, and traffic disruptions occurred as some trucks got stuck on the road. The hail, effective at the Sahara Pass on the Şavşat-Ardahan highway, quickly covered the road and the surrounding green areas with a white blanket.
DRIVERS HAD A HARD TIME, TRUCKS GOT STUCK ON THE ROAD
Drivers had a hard time on the road that became slippery due to the hail, and some trucks could not proceed and got stuck on the road. Due to the stuck vehicles, there were occasional disruptions in transportation.
THE SCENERY WAS CAPTURED ON CAMERAS
The scenery that emerged in the last days of August and did not fall short of the winter season was captured on the citizens' mobile phone cameras.