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Istanbul storm forces flights to circle
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Istanbul storm forces flights to circle

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Istanbul experienced adverse weather conditions, including strong winds and reduced visibility, forcing flights to circle.
  • The Istanbul Governorship had previously warned of intermittent rain and thunderstorms from July 22, with strong winds expected.
  • Flights resumed normal landings after visibility improved, though authorities cautioned about potential disruptions like floods and strong winds.

Istanbul faced disruptions on Wednesday evening as strong winds and poor visibility, particularly in northern areas, forced aircraft to circle before landing at Istanbul Airport. The adverse weather followed a warning from the General Directorate of Meteorology about expected rainfall and thunderstorms starting July 22.

The Istanbul Governorship had issued a statement anticipating intermittent showers and thunderstorms across the city from July 22. The forecast predicted localized heavy rainfall in western districts of the European side and then across the entire city in the evenings. Strong north and northeasterly winds, gusting up to 50 km/h and potentially reaching 60 km/h on Saturday, were also expected.

Authorities advised caution against potential negative impacts such as floods, waterlogging, strong winds during rainfall, and transportation disruptions. Despite the weather challenges, flights were able to land safely once visibility returned to normal.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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