Istanbul's Disaster Coordination Center

Many ferry services in Turkey's biggest metropolis were canceled on Fe. 27 due to strong winds, causing disruptions in daily life.

In a statement, Istanbul Sea Bus Company (IDO) said it had canceled some of its services, including intercity lines between Istanbul and Bursa in addition to some intracity ones.

Heavy rainfall hit Istanbul beginning from the early hours of July 18, paralyzing daily life and causing floods.

Millions of locals in Istanbul struggled and waded to work in the morning after early-morning thunderstorms boomed over the city, dumping torrents of rain and swamping transport networks.        

A heavy rainfall has been in effect in Istanbul in the early hours of July 18, paralyzing daily life and causing floods.

Millions of local in Istanbul struggled and waded to work on July 18 morning after early-morning thunderstorms boomed over the city, dumping torrents of rain and swamping transport networks.        

Sub-zero temperatures in many provinces across the country continued, including the largest city, Istanbul, prompting authorities to close schools in many provinces.