Turkey’s largest city Istanbul was hit with a heavy storm early Tuesday, with trees and roofs toppled.
The Presidency of Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said in a statement on Tuesday that three citizens were injured in Istanbul due to falling objects. Some 193 rooftops in 18 districts and 191 vehicles throughout the city were also damaged, the AFAD stated, adding that they are continuing to respond to calls and are assessing the destruction.
The storm began with light rain on Istanbul’s European districts including Sultangazi, Gaziosmanpasa, Bakırkoy, Bagcılar, Beyoglu, Kagithane, Bayrampasa and Esenler.
Strong winds toppled a tree outside the Florya train station but did not affect the services. The tree was removed by staff at the station.
In Atakoy, a tree caused damage to a parked car when it fell onto the vehicle.
Some ferry services in the city have been canceled due to strong winds, local operators said Tuesday.
Istanbul Sea Bus Company (IDO) said it canceled some services, including lines between Istanbul and Bursa provinces.
Istanbul’s City Lines, run by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, also canceled some services because of strong winds.
