14.10.2026 13:11
In Istanbul, a timed warning came from AKOM and meteorology experts for the strong downpour and storm that have adversely affected life since yesterday evening. It was announced that the precipitation will shift to the Anatolian side starting at 17:00 and that the storm's speed will reach 80 kilometers per hour. Meanwhile, the new weather wave that will take Istanbul captive was also reflected on the radar.
The heavy downpour that began in Istanbul yesterday evening, continued intermittently, and intensified in the morning hours continues to negatively affect life across the city. In the megacity, where streets and avenues have filled with puddles and underpasses and houses have been submerged, the meteorological alert level has been raised for the evening rush hour.
In the city where a woman in Esenyurt was swept away by floodwaters and rescued by citizens, AKOM and meteorology experts announced the critical hours.
AKOM ANNOUNCES TIME: THE TIDE IS TURNING TO THE ANATOLIAN SIDE
In a statement by AKOM, it was reported that the heavy downpour that has been effective on the European side throughout the day will pick up speed as of 17:00 and take the Anatolian side under its influence. A warning was issued that, starting from the evening hours, wind speed on the Anatolian side will rise to 80 kilometers per hour and precipitation of up to 100 kilograms per square meter may fall.
NTV Meteorology Editor Dilek Çalışkan also noted that in the morning hours, 80 kilograms of precipitation per square meter fell in the Beykoz, Büyükçekmece, Eyüpsultan and Sultangazi areas, and commented, 'The amount of precipitation, which has been 2 kilograms on the Anatolian side so far, will increase significantly in the evening and night hours.'
EXPERTS' WARNING: 'LEAVE WORK EARLY'
The meteorological data platform Hava Forum also warned citizens in a post on social media. The post said, 'Those in Istanbul who can leave work early today should do so. The Black Sea cyclone will reinforce precipitation like a discharge pipe and will bear down across the entire province toward evening. The Poyraz wind will also strengthen. Those with no work or obligations should not stay out until evening.'
YELLOW AND ORANGE CODE ALERT FOR 18 PROVINCES
The General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM) issued a yellow code warning for Istanbul, Antalya, Aydın, Balıkesir, Burdur, Bursa, Çanakkale, Denizli, Edirne, Isparta, İzmir, Kırklareli, Manisa, Muğla and Tekirdağ.
An orange code alert was issued for Kocaeli, Sakarya and Yalova, where very heavy and severe precipitation is expected. Authorities called on citizens to take precautions against flash floods, flooding, lightning, landslides and possible disruptions in transportation.