Strong winds in Istanbul have toppled trees.

Strong winds in Istanbul have toppled trees.

28.04.2025 18:14

Following the warnings from the Meteorology and the Istanbul Governorship, strong winds continue to affect the city. In Fatih and Bakırköy, trees were toppled onto parked vehicles due to the severe winds. The vehicles sustained material damage.

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The General Directorate of Meteorology and the Istanbul Governorship issued a strong storm warning across the city starting from the afternoon hours.



Strong Winds in Istanbul Knocked Down Trees, Vehicles Damaged


METEOROLOGY AND GOVERNORATE WARNED



The statement included the phrases, "With strong winds and storms, one should be careful and take precautions against possible negative situations such as disruptions in transportation, roof blow-offs, and the falling of trees and poles."



Strong Winds in Istanbul Knocked Down Trees, Vehicles Damaged


STRONG WINDS KNOCKED DOWN TREES



Following the warnings, trees in the green area located in the Yavuz Sultan Selim neighborhood of the Fatih district fell onto parked vehicles due to strong winds. The trees were removed with the help of an excavator and were later cut down by local residents. Material damage occurred to the vehicles.



Strong Winds in Istanbul Knocked Down Trees, Vehicles Damaged


TRAFFIC POLICE ON ALERT



A tree also fell onto the road on Abdülzel Paşa Street. While the municipal teams removed the tree from the road, traffic police took security measures on the road.



Strong Winds in Istanbul Knocked Down Trees, Vehicles Damaged


SAME SITUATION IN BAKIRKÖY



In Bakırköy, a parked car on a street was trapped under a fallen tree.



Strong Winds in Istanbul Knocked Down Trees, Vehicles Damaged


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