The strong wind and storm expected in the Eastern Black Sea Region have started to be effective in the evening hours.
Citizens have had difficulty walking due to the strong wind blowing from the west and northwest in Trabzon. In some neighborhoods, there were short-term power outages due to the wind.
In the Erdoğdu neighborhood, a tree trunk blocked traffic after being uprooted by strong winds. As a result of the effective storm in the Pazar neighborhood of Rize, the roof of the apartment flew off and fell on the parked vehicles.
The Presidency of the Management of Disasters and Emergencies (AFAD) warned citizens to be careful by warning of storms throughout the region.
"The wind is expected to be strong and gusty in Eastern Anatolia and inland parts of the eastern Black Sea region, strong thunderstorms in high areas and full thunderstorms are forecast from time to time in the north of Eastern Anatolia. Trees, poles and roofs can fall. We remind you to be careful about situations such as transport interruptions".
From today, there will be heavy rain and snow in the coastal areas of the region. Snowfall is expected to reach 20 centimeters in the inland parts of Rize and around Artvin and 20 centimeters and above in the inland parts of Trabzon and Giresun and around Gümüşhane. Heavy rains are expected in some other areas of the country. The authorities appeal to citizens in the region to be careful of floods, ice and frost, as well as disruptions in transport.
In the statement made by Meteorology, it is estimated that air temperatures will decrease significantly (8-15 degrees) throughout Turkey.