The Silivri District Governorate has banned swimming across the district from July 31 to August 2, 2026, following a warning from the Turkish State Meteorological Service about adverse weather and sea conditions. The decision was announced by the Silivri Municipality on its social media account.
"In line with the adverse weather and sea conditions warning issued by the Turkish State Meteorological Service, and as per the decision taken by the Silivri District Governorate, entering the sea is prohibited on all shores and beaches within our district on July 31, 2026, August 1, 2026, and August 2, 2026. However, our Silivri Municipality social facilities located at Silivri Public Beach and Selimpaşa Public Beach will continue to provide services. We kindly and urgently request that our citizens strictly comply with this decision, taken for the sake of public safety."
Coast Guard Command teams will also inspect the beaches to ensure compliance with the ban and warn citizens.