Snow blankets cities in Turkey, with cold snap expected to intensify
Turkey’s largest cities are covered in snow, as temperatures drop with more snowfall predicted for the next few days.
A drone photo shows an aerial view of snow covered Grand Bazaar and its surroundings during snowy and cold weather in Istanbul, Turkey on February 15, 2021. / AA
Many parts of Turkey have experienced heavy snowfall as cold weather gripped the region bringing blizzard-like conditions.
Snowfall that began last week is expected to continue over the next few days in some of the cities.
The Bosporus Strait - which partially forms the continental divide between Asia and Europe - was temporarily shut down Sunday due to low visibility.