The General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM) Reported That Strong Winds Are Expected in the Western Black Sea Region

Swimming has been banned in the sea in three provinces under decisions by provincial and district governorships, authorities said on Aug. 26. The ban was imposed to prevent drowning incidents, with flags on beaches turned red to signal the restriction. The General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM) reported that strong winds are expected in the western Black Sea region.

Wave heights, forecast at 1 to 2 meters, could locally reach 3 meters in the western part of the area. The provinces and districts where swimming has been banned are as follows: [list of provinces and districts not specified in the source].