Record chill brings Istanbul to a standstill
The Turkish city of Istanbul came to a standstill after snow fell throughout the country from Thursday creating hazardous conditions. On Monday, Istanbul faced its coldest day in 33 years with temperatures reportedly falling as low as -10.4C. Citizens criticized city officials, saying they had failed to deal with the snow and icy roads. Close to 200 flights were grounded throughout the country, and several ferries and buses were shut down. Snow is expected to continue through Tuesday and Wednesday.
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