The expected heavy rain and hailstorm have started in Istanbul! Disturbing images are coming.

The Meteorology had issued a thunderstorm warning for the western and northern parts of Istanbul and the surrounding areas of the strait. After the warnings with specific times, the expected rainfall started with hail in some districts of Istanbul. The Meteorology had warned to be careful against negative effects such as floods, waterlogging, and hail due to the heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, the heavy rain is expected to continue throughout the day.

The 1st Regional Directorate of Meteorology had warned to be cautious against floods, waterlogging, hail, and other negative effects due to the local strong thunderstorms in the western and northern parts of Istanbul and the surrounding areas of the strait.

In the statement made by the Istanbul Regional Forecast and Early Warning Center of the 1st Regional Directorate of Meteorology, it was stated that local strong thunderstorms are expected in the western and northern parts of the city and the surrounding areas of the strait between 10:00 and 15:00 today.

The statement warned to be careful and take precautions against sudden floods, waterlogging, lightning, local hail, sudden strong winds, and short-term storms that may cause disruptions in transportation.

As a result, the expected rainfall started with hail in some districts of Istanbul. Unprepared citizens and drivers experienced difficult moments in the heavy rain and hail.

Due to the heavy rainfall, streets and roads in Sultangazi were flooded. İsmetpaşa Street turned into a lake after the rain.

The heavy rain also affects Taksim. People caught in the heavy rain on İstiklal Street had difficult moments.

Hail was also effective in Bahçelievler with the rainfall. Balconies of houses were filled with hail. Streets turned into lakes due to the heavy rain.