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flag Heavy snow blanketed Istanbul and 63 other Turkish cities on January 1, 2026, causing travel chaos and avalanches that killed two.

flag On January 1, 2026, Istanbul, Türkiye, was blanketed by snow, with photographs showing streets, rooftops, and urban areas covered in white. flag The snowfall, captured by Xinhua News Agency photographer Liu Lei, transformed the city’s landscape, though specific accumulation amounts and duration were not provided. flag The weather was part of a broader winter storm affecting at least 63 cities across Türkiye, including Ankara, with severe conditions prompting school closures, travel disruptions, and avalanche risks in regions like Van, where two avalanches caused fatalities and forced evacuations.

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