Istanbul undergoes heavy snowfall

People help a vehicle move on a snow-covered street in Istanbul, Türkiye, Feb. 19, 2025. Affected by the cold front, Türkiye's largest city Istanbul underwent heavy snowfall on Wednesday. The bad weather caused serious traffic congestion and some flights were cancelled. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

Students play with snow in Istanbul, Türkiye, Feb. 19, 2025. Affected by the cold front, Türkiye's largest city Istanbul underwent heavy snowfall on Wednesday. The bad weather caused serious traffic congestion and some flights were cancelled. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

A traffic jam is seen on a street in Istanbul, Türkiye, Feb. 19, 2025. Affected by the cold front, Türkiye's largest city Istanbul underwent heavy snowfall on Wednesday. The bad weather caused serious traffic congestion and some flights were cancelled. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

Citizens wait for buses at a bus stop in Istanbul, Türkiye, Feb. 19, 2025. Affected by the cold front, Türkiye's largest city Istanbul underwent heavy snowfall on Wednesday. The bad weather caused serious traffic congestion and some flights were cancelled. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

This photo taken on Feb. 19, 2025 shows a snowfall in Istanbul, Türkiye. Affected by the cold front, Türkiye's largest city Istanbul underwent heavy snowfall on Wednesday. The bad weather caused serious traffic congestion and some flights were cancelled. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

This photo taken on Feb. 19, 2025 shows a snowfall in Istanbul, Türkiye. Affected by the cold front, Türkiye's largest city Istanbul underwent heavy snowfall on Wednesday. The bad weather caused serious traffic congestion and some flights were cancelled. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)