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In the declaration of the Governorate, in the framework of the work carried out for the winter season in Istanbul, the circular “Traffic measures during the winter season” was announced to the district governments, municipalities and relevant institutions and organizations. of the Ministry of the Interior and the circular “Winter Program 2020-2021” of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and It was said that it was received.
In the statement, which included the latest assessments from the 1st Regional Directorate of Meteorology, Istanbul Regional Forecast and Early Warning Center, it was indicated that snowfall is expected in Istanbul starting tomorrow, and the following was stated:
According to the weather forecast report obtained from the 1st Regional Directorate of the General Directorate of Meteorology, the rainfall that will start as sleet in Istanbul in the early hours of Friday (January 15) is expected to turn into snowfall and continue until noon. The weather, which is forecast to be a mix of rain and snow from the afternoon hours, is estimated to have heavy snowfall on Sunday (January 17) and will be intermittent with snow until the afternoon hours of Monday (January 18). January) “.
MEASURES TAKEN
In the statement that it was decided to implement the measures taken to prevent snowfall, frost, icing and sudden drops in temperature from negatively affecting the daily life of citizens, the following information was shared about these measures:
“During the days and hours in which snowfall, frost and icing are effective, our citizens do not go to traffic with their private vehicles unless necessary, our citizens who leave with their private vehicles must use and have snow tires , chains, wedges and tow ropes, and carry out the necessary technical controls of the vehicles, in order to comply with the traffic regulations, signaling and signaling, emergency aid, rescue, road maintenance and intervention vehicles to reach the place of duty in the fastest way, our drivers do not use safety lanes, they use alternative routes when traffic is heavy, vehicles are not abandoned by drivers in case of breakdown and emergency calls. 155 Police emergency, 156 Alo Gendarmerie, 159 Road telephones; be cautious and careful in meeting daily needs such as power outages and related water, heating and lighting outages, to facilitate the work of teams on site, on days when the temperature drops sharply and adverse weather conditions prevail, the elderly, children, pregnant women, citizens with heart and lung diseases are required to ensure that the entrance and exit routes of the building are clear of snow and ice within the limits of their possibilities. It is of great importance for the safety of life and property that they do not go out unless they do not go out, cleaning chimneys in houses that are heated with stoves and being careful with the burning stoves.
It was indicated that all citizens should call 0212 455 56 63 of the Provincial Directorate of Disasters and Emergencies of the Istanbul Governorate (AFAD of Istanbul) and 0212 444 25 66 of the Disaster Coordination Center of the Metropolitan Municipality (AKOM) in case of need.
