Southwester storm hits Marmara region, Istanbul

Turkish State Meteorological Service announced Saturday that southwester storm is expected throughout the day in Marmara region and Istanbul.

The statement said that southwester winds will blow at a speed of 50 to 75 kilometers per hour, and will cease to be effective in the evening.

Beşiktaş-Üsküdar, Kadıköy-Kabataş, Kadıköy-Beşiktaş and Kabataş-Kadıköy-Princes Islands ferry lines were cancelled. IDO's ferry services between Istanbul's districts were also cancelled.

Intercity ferry services of Istanbul Sea Buses (IDO) were cancelled until 2:30 p.m. and Bursa Sea Buses' (BUDO) services were cancelled until further notice.