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After the warnings from the Meteorology and AKOM, a severe storm and heavy rainfall have been effective in Istanbul since the morning hours. Citizens in the megacity experienced difficult moments due to the adverse weather conditions, with occasional snowfall in higher areas. CAR TRAPPED IN WATER PUDDLEIn Kağıthane, on the street leading to Ankara direction of the TEM Highway in Seyrantepe Neighborhood, a vehicle was trapped in a water puddle formed due to the heavy rain. The driver managed to exit the car and ran away from the water puddle, which reached almost to his waist. WATER RECEDING, VEHICLE RESCUEDUpon notification, police and General Directorate of Highways teams were dispatched to the area. Traffic teams closed the route to traffic. After the teams cleared the manholes, the trapped vehicle was rescued as the water receded. Traffic flow returned to normal.
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