Turkey: Inclement weather forecast for Istanbul September 20-24

Event

Turkey's General Directorate of Meteorology forecasts that heavy rain and thunderstorms will affect Istanbul between Friday, September 20, and Tuesday, September 24. Heavy rains, strong winds, and associated transportation disruptions, including road closures and train and flight delays and cancelations, are possible. Residual transportation disruptions are possible in the days that follow. 

Advice

Individuals in Istanbul are advised to monitor local weather forecasts, anticipate transportation disruptions (including flight cancelations and delays), confirm their flight status, maintain a flexible itinerary, and adhere to instructions issued by the local authorities.