ORDU Governorship announced that swimming in the sea is prohibited throughout the province as of 12:00 today due to adverse weather and sea conditions.
In the written statement made by the Governorship, it was stated that according to the latest meteorological evaluations, high waves and rip currents were expected on the beaches throughout the province on Wednesday, July 15, throughout the day. In the statement, it was stated that in order to prevent possible drowning incidents, swimming in the sea was prohibited throughout the province after 12:00 on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in line with the decision of the Ordu Governorship Preventing Drowning Incidents Commission.
The Governorship asked citizens to comply with the ban and take into account the warnings of the authorities for the sake of life safety.