11.02.2025 11:01
After consecutive warnings from the General Directorate of Meteorology, snowfall is having an impact in Istanbul. In the European side, especially in the regions of Esenyurt, Arnavutköy, and Başakşehir, roads are covered with snow, while precipitation has also started to affect the Anatolian side. As the roads in the megacity are covered with snow, traffic accidents with damages have also occurred. Meanwhile, a new warning has also come from AKOM for Istanbul.
After days of warnings from the Meteorology and AKOM, the snowfall that has shown its face, albeit slightly, over the past few days has now affected Istanbul.
IT WAS EFFECTIVE IN THE NORTHERN PARTS
Due to the increasing intensity of the snow in some areas of Istanbul, drivers experienced difficult moments, and traffic accidents occurred. Following the warnings made for the city, especially the northern parts of Istanbul were under the influence of snowfall starting from the night.
ROADS WERE COVERED WITH SNOW, DRIVERS EXPERIENCED DIFFICULT MOMENTS
On the European side, especially in the regions of Esenyurt, Arnavutköy, and Başakşehir, roads were covered with snow, while precipitation was effective in the morning hours on the Asian side. Drivers heading to their workplaces in the morning faced challenging situations. Vehicles struggling to climb the slope in Arnavutköy Central Neighborhood got stuck on the road. While the street was closed to traffic, municipal teams are continuing their rescue efforts in the area.
IT LED TO TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
In Esenyurt Piri Reis Neighborhood, vehicles struggling to go uphill slid back due to the snow. While chain accidents with damages occurred in the area, police teams closed the road to traffic until sandblasting work was done for precautionary measures. Motorcyclists also had difficulty progressing on the road covered with a white blanket. One person pushed their motorcycle because they couldn't climb the slope.
In Başakşehir Bahçeşehir Neighborhood, accidents occurred at different points. Some streets were closed to traffic due to vehicles unable to climb the slopes, and the work of municipal and police teams continues. The moment of the accident that occurred in Bahçeşehir was captured by a security camera of a house. The footage shows the moments when a sliding vehicle hit parked cars.
NEW WARNING FROM AKOM FOR ISTANBUL
Meanwhile, according to the latest warning from AKOM, strong snowfall will be effective in Istanbul on Wednesday (tomorrow). Air temperatures are expected to range between 1 and 6 degrees.
DISRUPTIONS IN AIR TRANSPORTATION
Due to the snowfall, some flights at Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport were canceled. Authorities warned citizens to follow weather updates and avoid going out in traffic unless necessary.