Heavy snowfall expected

Heavy snowfall expected

ISTANBUL
Meteorology officials have warned people across Turkey to prepare for torrential rains and heavy snowfall that is forecast to cause significant problems across the country through the weekend as temperatures plummet by between eight to 10 degrees Celsius.

Officials have also cautioned against using private vehicles for today and suggested people take public transportation instead, according to daily Hürriyet.

Strong precipitation is expected to continue through today across Turkey, except the Aegean and west Mediterranean shores, while officials have forecast heavy snowfall for the eastern Marmara region, the western and central Black Sea basin.

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