Şehir HatlarıThe strong southerly wind (lodos) storm affecting Istanbul has negatively impacted sea transportation, leading to the suspension of some ferry services operated by Şehir Hatları until further notice. To prevent passenger inconvenience, it is crucial for travelers to check the latest service information through Şehir Hatları's official channels before their journey.
Strong Southerly Wind Paralyses Sea Transportation in Istanbul
Cancellations and Disruptions in Şehir Hatları Services
As the strong southerly wind negatively impacts daily life across Istanbul, particularly in coastal areas, rising waves have been observed. This situation has led to serious disruptions and service cancellations in sea transportation. Şehir Hatları has decided to temporarily suspend some of its services due to these adverse weather conditions. These cancellations will continue until a second official announcement.
Passengers should be cautious regarding this situation, which may affect their travel plans, including services from important points such as Yenikapı, Yenikapı Pier, and Yalova, Yalova Pier. It is especially recommended that passengers traveling on busy routes like Yenikapı - Yalova and Yalova - Yenikapı monitor the current situation.
Meteorology Issues Storm Warning for Marmara Region
The General Directorate of Meteorology has reiterated its strong wind and storm warning for the Marmara Region. According to evaluations, strong winds are expected to blow from the south and southwest starting from noon on Thursday, November 12.
The storm's impact will intensify from the morning of Friday, November 13, continuing as a storm and short-term severe storm. These adverse weather conditions are expected to lose their effect starting from the evening of Saturday, November 14.
Citizens are kindly requested to take precautions against potential disruptions in transportation, flying roofs, falling trees, and similar adverse events. It has been noted that wave heights have increased and seawater has reached walking paths, especially in coastal areas like Bakırköy and Büyükçekmece.
Important Announcements and Recommendations for Passengers
During this period, passengers planning to travel with Şehir Hatları must obtain the most up-to-date information regarding service times and cancellation statuses from the operator's official website or call center. Furthermore, considering alternative transportation methods and adjusting travel plans accordingly will be beneficial.
It should be noted that disruptions may also occur in other public transportation vehicles in Istanbul, in addition to sea transportation. As stated in the source, services on the Yenikapı-Atatürk Airport-Kirazlı Metro Line experienced disruptions due to a fallen tree. Therefore, all public transportation users are advised to check the current status before traveling.