05.12.2025 14:45
It has been reported that the heavy downpours expected to start this evening in Istanbul will continue until Tuesday. AKOM has stated that temperatures are expected to drop suddenly and has urged citizens to take precautions.
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) announced that there will be a significant drop in temperatures across the city starting from the weekend, and the impact of rainfall will increase.
In a statement from the center, it was expressed that strong showers and thunderstorms are expected from this evening. It was reported that temperatures, which are around 18 degrees during the day, will drop to as low as 10 degrees in the evening.
RAIN ENDS ON THURSDAY
It was noted that temperatures will range between 6 and 14 degrees for the rest of the week, and that rainfall will continue on Monday and Tuesday. However, it was stated that the rain will cease from Thursday, and the weather will turn partly cloudy with few clouds. AKOM reiterated its warning for citizens to be cautious against possible adverse conditions.
COLD WEATHER COMING ON SATURDAY
The statement emphasized that rainfall will increase its impact both in Istanbul and in a large part of the country, sharing the following assessment:
"Cold and rainy weather will be effective in a large part of our country, especially in Istanbul, over the weekend. It is expected that temperatures, which have been around 15-18°C throughout the week, will drop to about 10°C starting from Saturday evening, with strong showers and thunderstorms occurring during this period."