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Istanbul Snow Day: Are Schools Closed Today? (February 7, 2025)

Istanbul Snow Holiday News: Today, schools in Istanbul are holiday or 7 February 2025

As the snowy weather continues to affect Istanbul this evening, millions of students are wondering about the possibility of school closures. It is expected that the snowfall will last for two days in Istanbul. However, the question remains: will schools be closed?

No official announcement has been made yet regarding whether schools in Istanbul will be closed due to the snowfall. Both the Meteorology Department and Akom have issued warnings. The expected snowfall in Istanbul began to impact many districts as the evening approached, with the severity of the snow expected to increase overnight. Today, 27 cities were issued yellow-coded warnings.

Following the warnings from the General Directorate of Meteorology, the snowfall that started in Istanbul yesterday is still ongoing. Snow is falling intermittently in various parts of the city, causing some difficulties for citizens.

The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) has warned that the severity of the snowfall is expected to increase from noon today until Friday morning, with heavy snowfall expected to continue.

IMM stated that various municipal units, security forces, highways, and other agencies are coordinating their efforts to address the adverse weather conditions. As per meteorological forecasts, rain mixed with snow is expected to continue until Friday morning, with strong snow thunderstorms forecasted.

Despite the snowfall so far not causing significant disruptions, the IMM has begun salting operations in the northern and high regions of Istanbul to prevent icing. A total of 99 tons of salt, 22 tons of solution, 74 tons of salt, 26 tons of solutions, and 7 tons of urea have been used for road maintenance. Additionally, 538 people have been accommodated in IMM facilities.

To support street animals during the cold weather, the IMM Veterinary Services Directorate has distributed 2 tons of nutritious dry food per day at 520 points.

As the snowy weather continues in Istanbul, residents are advised to take precautions and stay updated on the latest weather warnings. Stay safe and warm during this snowy period in Istanbul.

 

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