Konya braced for major power outage as utility warns of extensive cuts

The electricity provider MEDAŞ issued an urgent notice that three central districts of Konya – Selçuklu, Meram and Karatay – will experience widespread power cuts on 7 July 2026 due to special engineering work. Residents were advised to prepare for the outage, which is expected to affect a large number of households.

A separate daily roundup of Konya's news highlighted other local developments: gold prices fell below 6,300 TL per gram, thunderstorms were forecast for the city, and 20 million cubic metres of water were released into a local lake after heavy rains. Additional items included warnings about fraudulent holiday rentals and a commemorative ceremony for a fallen doctor.

These reports reflect a mix of immediate utility concerns and broader economic and weather-related updates affecting Konya's residents.