Türkiye suspends education in 21 cities, provinces due to adverse weather

Due to heavy snowfall across Türkiye, education has been suspended in 21 cities and several districts on Monday.

Local governorates and district offices announced the closures, citing safety concerns caused by the adverse weather conditions.

The affected areas include the cities of Nigde, Nevsehir, Ordu, Yozgat, Gumushane, Bayburt, Bolu, Tokat, Erzincan, Kirsehir, Sivas, Kahramanmaras, Malatya, Giresun, Aksaray, Cankiri, Sinop, Duzce, Tunceli, Karaman and Kastamonu. Apart from the cities, many district announced the suspension of education for one day.

Cars move in traffic during the snowfall while some trees are beginning to be covered with snow in Istanbul, Turkiye on November 23, 2024. ( Zafer Arslan - Anadolu Agency )

Here is the list of districts below:

• Tufanbeyli and Pozanti in Adana
• Asarcik, Havza, Ladik, and Vezirkipru in Samsun
• Akyazi in Sakarya
• Eflani in Karabuk
• Ikizdere in Rize
• Karakocan in Elazig
• Adakli, Kigi, Yayladere and Yedisu in Bingol

Authorities urged residents to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel during the adverse weather.

November 25, 2024 10:30 AM GMT+03:00