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Snow hits Istanbul’s high areas, streets and rooftops covered

Istanbul sees intermittent snow, covering rooftops, streets, and cars, with citizens enjoying snowball fights in high-altitude neighborhoods.

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Snow hits Istanbul’s high areas, streets and rooftops covered

The precipitation is especially intense in the elevated areas of the city. On the European side, it is affecting Çatalca, Sarıyer, and Arnavutköy; on the Asian side, Sultanbeyli, Sancaktepe, Çekmeköy, and Üsküdar are experiencing significant snow.

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Snow hits Istanbul’s high areas, streets and rooftops covered

In these areas, building rooftops, sidewalks, roadsides, and cars have been covered with a white blanket. Some citizens visiting Çamlıca Hill with their families were seen playing in the snow.

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Snow hits Istanbul’s high areas, streets and rooftops covered