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Severe weather continues to affect Turkey. A severe thunderstorm hit Istanbul on Saturday. Wind gusts reached speeds of 90 km/h. The western areas of the city were mainly affected. Residents were looking for safe places and hiding from the wind and precipitation. There were no reports of casualties. The authorities called on citizens to observe maximum safety measures and limit movement. The storm was caused by a complex and dynamic weather system, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, the economic, historical and cultural center of the country. The population is about 16 million inhabitants.
