site.btaUPDATED Yellow Code Alert Issued in 16 Turkish Provinces for Monday Due to Snowfall, Schools Closed in Some Areas

A yellow code alert was issued in 16 provinces in Turkiye for Monday due to snowfall and strong winds, Turkiye’s public broadcaster TRT Haber reported. The winter conditions forced students and employees in some regions to stay at home. The severe weather caused disruptions in the Marmara, Mediterranean and Black Sea regions, as well as in Central, Southeastern and Southern Turkiye. Forecasts indicated winds with speeds ranging from 40 to 70 km/h, while authorities warn of the risk of icy roads and fog.

Schools were closed in several provinces. Classes were suspended across the entire provinces of Zonguldak, Kırsehir, Mardin, Hakkari, Mus, Bitlis, Karabuk, Bartin, Bolu, Van and Duzce. In some cities in the provinces of Sirnak, Kastamonu, Bingol, Cankiri, Sinop and Yozgat, schools were closed for one day due to adverse weather conditions, online outlet Haberler reported.

In Bolu, employees with small children, pregnant women and staff with mobility difficulties were granted one day of administrative leave. In addition to schools, rehabilitation centres and Quran courses in Duzce were also closed on Monday. Unlike school pupils, university students in Mus were still required to attend classes, as universities there remained open despite the adverse weather conditions.