SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Heavy snowfalls have suspended flight operations at Turkey’s Istanbul airport since Monday night, according to authorities.
“The suspension of flight operations has been extended until 1000 GMT on Jan 25 due to adverse weather conditions,” the Istanbul Airport said on its website.
Turkish authorities declared administrative leave for all public institution personnel on Tuesday to decrease mobility, according to Reuters.
Reuters cited Istanbul Governor Ali Yerikaya as saying that private vehicles will not be allowed on the roads until 1000 GMT while emergency teams continue to clean the roads.
Footage shared by the governor showed trucks and cars stranded in the snow.
