The southwest wind's captivity in the megacity! Giant waves battered the shores.

The southwest wind's captivity in the megacity! Giant waves battered the shores.

04.01.2026 18:40

The storm and southwesterly winds that have been ongoing in Istanbul for two days have caused huge waves along the coastline. As the waves overflowed onto the shore, there were disruptions in pedestrian crossings in some areas; particularly due to the intensifying southwesterly winds at Yenikapı beach, the giant waves rose several meters, covering the coastal strip.

Due to the storm and south wind that have been affecting Istanbul for two days, giant waves have formed along the coastline. As the waves occasionally overflowed the shore, it became difficult for citizens to walk along the beach, leading to challenging moments.

The south wind and storm that have been ongoing in Istanbul for two days have caused giant waves along the coastline. With the waves overflowing the shore, pedestrian crossings have become difficult in some areas.

The south wind's grip in the megacity! Giant waves hit the shores

WAVES COVERED THE COASTLINE

Especially due to the increasing effect of the south wind at Yenikapı beach, giant waves rose several meters, covering the coastal band.

The south wind's grip in the megacity! Giant waves hit the shores

Due to the waves occasionally reaching the walking path, citizens had to move away from the beach.

The south wind's grip in the megacity! Giant waves hit the shores

Some citizens on the beach could not avoid getting wet as the waves suddenly rose while they were taking photos.

The south wind's grip in the megacity! Giant waves hit the shores
The south wind's grip in the megacity! Giant waves hit the shores

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