Istanbul was hit Thursday by one of the most severe weather events in recent years, as storm-force winds, heavy rain and plunging temperatures disrupted daily life across the megacity.
Meteorological data showed wind speeds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour (62 mph), reaching 11 on the Beaufort scale, a level classified as a violent storm just below hurricane strength. Authorities warned that conditions would worsen throughout the day as springlike weather gave way to harsh winter conditions.
According to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipalityβs (IBB) Disa
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