Snowstorm hits parts of Turkiye

Snowstorm has badly affected routine life in Turkiye.

In a video shared by Weather Updates PK on its X account, vehicles can be seen stuck in the snowstorm. The majority of Turkiye's cities have turned white due to snowstorm. 

Following the warning of the Turkish State Meteorological Service and Istanbul Municipality Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) days ago about cold waves coming from the Balkans that would hit large parts of the country, a sharp drop of 8 to 10 degrees Celsius in temperatures was seen.

AKOM warned of snow and sleet in the high parts of the city and northern regions. Intermittent snowfall started in Aydos Forest, one of the high places on the Asian side.

Snowfall is also effective on the European side of Istanbul, including Beylikdüzü, Sultangazi, Sarıyer and Çatalca.