2023-05-18 14:00:00
Storm in Ankara
Chairs and small trash containers fell into empty streets without causing any injuries
The Turkish capital, Ankara, has been witnessing an air storm since yesterday, Wednesday, which caused stationery to fly in the air, such as chairs that flew from tall buildings, which led to a wave of panic, especially in the high areas within the city, whose municipality warned of the storm, which was repeated by the governor of Ankara. Likewise, who called on the residents of the capital to be careful and wary of expected surprises.
Video clips recorded by surveillance cameras showed chairs and small garbage containers flying in the air as a result of the sudden wind storm that the city has been witnessing since yesterday, as these clips were circulated on social media, especially on Twitter and Instagram.
Chairs and small garbage containers fell into empty streets, which prevented the residents from being injured. As a result, the governor of Ankara warned the residents of the need to exercise caution and caution, as the storm continues until the present time.
Another video clip showed a chair flying from one building to another in the Golbasi district of the capital, Ankara, causing panic among the building’s residents, according to the pro-government Yeni Shafak newspaper, which is led by the ruling Justice and Development Party in alliance with the National Movement Party. The hard right.
The windstorm that swept the city of Ankara also caused material damage. Trees fell and the minaret of a mosque located inside the city collapsed. The roofs of iron and wooden buildings were blown off in some areas of the city. Bus drivers faced difficulties in moving from one place to another for several hours.
As a result of the collapse of the minaret, a person was injured as a result of shrapnel, which was spread in his location, according to local media.
The storm in Ankara coincided with heavy rainfall, which will continue for several days this week, according to the Meteorological Authority.
In a statement, the Ankara Governor’s Office warned of the negative effects that may occur as a result of the rains and the continuation of the winds.
The statement of the governor’s office said that local and strong torrential rains and thunderstorms are expected in the districts of Nalihan, Beypazari, Gudol, Kiziljahamam, Chamledir, Chopuk and Kalıçık, and residents were asked to beware of flash floods and floods.
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