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High Waves Prompt Two-Day Swimming Ban in Istanbul’s Beykoz District

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

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  • Beykoz district authorities have prohibited swimming at Black Sea beaches, shores and coves for two days.
  • The ban applies on Monday, September 7, and Tuesday, September 8.
  • Officials said the measure aims to reduce risks from expected high waves.

Swimming has been banned for two days along the Black Sea coast in Istanbul’s Beykoz district because authorities expect waves to rise.

The Beykoz district governor’s office said the restriction covers shores, beaches and coves within the district that border the Black Sea. It applies on Monday, September 7, and Tuesday, September 8.

Officials said they imposed the ban as a precaution against risks created by the high waves and urged people not to enter the sea during the specified dates.

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