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Shipping in Dardanelles suspended due to storm
Region
- 10 January, 2026
- 17:14
Shipping in the Dardanelles Strait has been temporarily suspended due to a storm, Report informs via Turkish media outlets.
According to information, vessel traffic in the strait was halted in both directions starting at 12:45 local time (GMT+3) and will remain suspended until weather conditions improve.
Because of adverse weather, most shipping routes in the strait have been suspended until the evening.
In the Marmara Sea region, a yellow weather warning has been issued for today. Meteorologists have warned of storms with wind speeds reaching 60–90 km/h and heavy rainfall, including in Istanbul.
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