As reported by The Caspian Post, citing Daily Sabah, the storm intensified after forecasts issued by the Turkish State Meteorological Service, bringing strong winds and dense dust clouds that severely reduced visibility.
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The European side of the city was most affected.
The wind-borne dust cloud severely restricted visibility in several districts, where the upper floors of high-rise buildings completely disappeared from view. Drivers were forced to slow down as conditions worsened, and pedestrians struggled against powerful gusts of wind.
The storm also caused significant structural and material damage. Strong winds ripped off the roofs of residential buildings in some areas, and roof debris was blown into the streets. In one district, a fallen tree damaged a parked car and motorcycle, and a residential building in the Kozapark complex also sustained damage due to strong winds.
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Affected airport operations
On the Asian side of the city, at Burunbaçe beach in the Beykoz district, holidaymakers were forced to quickly retreat from the shore.
Severe weather conditions also affected aviation operations – several aircraft approaching Istanbul’s main airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport were forced to circle in holding patterns until they received clearance to land safely.
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