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Strong winds and storm conditions disrupted transportation across Istanbul on Friday, Nov. 13, forcing authorities to cancel ferry services, suspend cable car operations and temporarily close 12 parks and wooded areas, while emergency services received 74 reports of storm-related incidents.
The Istanbul Governor's Office said the reports involved damaged or blown-off roofs, fallen trees and potentially dangerous debris. All incidents reported as of 1:00 p.m. local time had been addressed by the relevant authorities, with no deaths or injuries reported.
Turkish State Meteorological Service (MGM) issued a yellow weather warning, indicating potentially hazardous conditions, for strong winds and storms expected between 2:00 a.m. Friday and 5:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.
Storm conditions forced authorities to suspend operations on the Macka-Taskisla (TF1) and Eyup-Pierre Loti (TF2) cable car lines from 8:00 a.m.
Several Istanbul City Lines ferry services were also canceled, including routes connecting Bostanci, Moda, Karakoy and Kabatas, as well as services between Besiktas and the Princes' Islands, and between Kadikoy and Besiktas.
The Asiyan-Anadolu Hisari-Kucuksu and Asiyan-Uskudar ferry routes were redirected to alternative routes until further notice.
Intercity sea bus services were also affected, with cancellations involving connections to Bandirma, Yalova, Bursa and Armutlu.
Authorities temporarily closed 12 public green spaces to protect visitors against falling branches and trees.
The closures include Emirgan, Yildiz, Gulhane, Kucuk Camlica, Buyuk Camlica, Fethi Pasa, Hidiv Kasri and Beykoz groves, along with Buyukdere Ataturk Nursery, Ataturk Urban Forest, Florya Ataturk Urban Forest and Buyukcekmece Natural Life Park.
Meanwhile, the Governor's Office activated precautionary measures under the Türkiye Disaster Response Plan (TAMP), coordinating with district authorities and emergency response teams to prepare personnel, vehicles and equipment for possible incidents.
Despite disruptions to maritime and cable car transportation, scheduled regular flights continued at both Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, according to the Governor's Office.
Authorities urged residents and visitors to remain cautious throughout the storm warning period and follow announcements issued by relevant public agencies.
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