Istanbul Municipality Issues Heavy Rainfall Warning, Deploys Resources

Istanbul's Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) is actively monitoring a forecast for heavy rainfall across the city, with Deputy Chairman Nuri Aslan providing updates from the Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM).

Aslan reported that İBB is prepared for the potential downpour, with 6,908 personnel and 2,175 vehicles mobilized across the city. "We are at AKOM, on duty," Aslan stated, emphasizing that the team has been evaluating the situation since morning to prevent any issues. Currently, the city has not experienced significant rainfall, with only a brief shower noted near Terkos.

Traffic density in Istanbul is currently reported at 49%. Aslan thanked Istanbul residents for taking necessary precautions based on the warnings. He noted that a heavy rainfall could pass through the city between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM, expressing hope that the situation will be managed without major problems.

All İBB employees are on high alert, with measures in place to address any potential negative impacts of the expected weather event.

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Trafik yoğunluğu şu an itibarıyla İstanbul'da %49 civarında.