Snowfall takes over Istanbul's deserted streets amid curfew

Snowfall took over Istanbul's deserted streets amid a weekend-long COVID-19 curfew.

Istanbul was buried under snow during the weekend-long curfew that was imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19.

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The curfew began at 9 p.m. Jan. 15 and is set to end at 5 a.m. Jan. 18 local time.

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The expected heavy snowfall began on Jan. 16.

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In the city, which has been under the influence of rainy weather for the last week, snow and slush are showing their effects.

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