New wave of heavy rainfall hits Istanbul

August 22 2017 18:11:55

New wave of heavy rainfall hits Istanbul

ISTANBUL

A new wave of heavy rainfall began in Istanbul and its neighboring provinces on Aug. 22, less than a month after the city suffered from severe flashfloods and an unprecedented hailstorm.

The General Directorate of Meteorology had earlier warned locals of risks including flashfloods and thunderstorms.

Rainfall was observed on the European side of the city, starting at around 10:30 a.m., and it is forecast to continue throughout the day.

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