They lay down on the ground to avoid flying in the storm.

They lay down on the ground to avoid flying in the storm.

03.01.2026 22:40

In Bursa, the southwesterly wind reached a speed of 75 kilometers per hour, sweeping everything in its path. Some citizens crouched down to avoid being blown away, while others held onto poles, waiting for the wind to subside. Those moments were captured on camera in real-time.

As of the morning hours in Bursa, the effective southwesterly wind increased its intensity in the city center during the evening hours.

SOUTHWESTERLY WIND CAUSED DIFFICULT MOMENTS FOR CITIZENS

Due to the southwesterly wind reaching speeds of 75 kilometers, citizens who went outside in the city center experienced difficult moments.

They lay on the ground to avoid being blown away by the storm

THEY LAY ON THE GROUND TO AVOID BEING BLOWN AWAY

Some crouched down, some held onto each other while waiting for the wind to calm down, and others fell to the ground unable to withstand the wind.

They lay on the ground to avoid being blown away by the storm

WARNING FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

As those moments were captured on camera, warnings came one after another from the authorities. The Bursa Governor's Office warned citizens to avoid being outside unless absolutely necessary.

They lay on the ground to avoid being blown away by the storm

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