A vehicle camera in Izmir captured the striking moment of lightning during a morning heavy rain. Following a heavy rain warning from the General Directorate of Meteorology, the city experienced a downpour accompanied by thunder and lightning. The intense rain, which prevailed in the morning, diminished quickly in its impact.
On the final day of the Eid al-Adha holiday, traffic came to a standstill at the Kocaeli crossing of the Northern Marmara Highway as thousands began returning to Istanbul.
Congestion intensified due to occasional accidents and vehicle breakdowns. Gendarmerie and highway crews are working continuously to keep traffic flowing. Aerial footage showed long lines of vehicles stretching along the route.
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