Rain, storm to bring relief from Istanbul heat wave
Istanbul got a respite from the sweltering heat on July 9 and 10, with cooler temperatures, rainfall and overcast skies forecast, as authorities have issued flash flood warnings for parts of the city.
The Turkish State Meteorological Service issued a “yellow alert” for Istanbul, as well as the northwestern provinces of Çanakkale, Edirne, Tekirdağ and Kırklareli, warning of heavy rainfall across the European side of the city and the neighboring Thrace region.
Temperatures are forecast to drop by 5 to 6 degrees Celsius, falling to around 27 degrees, while rainfall is expected to intensify in the afternoon.
Officials warned that heavy downpours could trigger flash floods, waterlogging, lightning, transportation disruptions and strong winds, urging residents to exercise caution.
