2 minutes ago! Turkey is losing everything! 75,000 people cannot return home! Historic hailstorm!
Istanbul, Turkey was hit by a powerful hailstorm on Sunday afternoon, causing chaos in the city. The sudden storm left roads flooded and traffic at a standstill. Hailstones, some as large as golf balls, pelted the city, damaging cars and buildings.
Istanbul, a metropolis of 16 million people, and several other Turkish provinces have been hit by a powerful storm with gusty winds , banning motorcycles and electric scooters from the roads and suspending classes in various locations due to safety concerns.
Torrential rains lashed several parts of Turkey, with the capital city of Istanbul the worst hit as its world-famous Grand Bazaar was filled with floodwaters. After heavy rain warnings were issued for 17 provinces, including Istanbul, the capital city received the expected rain.
Eyewitnesses reported that the storm came on suddenly, with the hailstones falling for over an hour. Many residents were caught off guard, with some taking shelter under awnings and in cafes.
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