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Turkey weather alert: Heavy rain and storms hit multiple provinces
Turkey is facing a significant weather shift as a cold air mass from the Balkans brings widespread heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and storms across the country. The Turkish State Meteorological Service has issued yellow code warnings for 14 provinces, including major hubs like Istanbul and Izmir, alerting residents to potential flooding, landslides, and transport disruptions.
In Sakarya, the impact has already been severe, with rainfall exceeding 100 kg per square meter in some areas. This has resulted in flooding in commercial zones, landslides in Akyazı that blocked riverbeds, and significant infrastructure challenges. Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality has declared an emergency, deploying 410 personnel and 145 vehicles to manage the situation.
Other regions are also bracing for impact. Istanbul expects intense rainfall through Wednesday, with northern districts facing the highest risks. Provinces such as Aydın, Samsun, Balıkesir, and Van are also under forecast for heavy thunderstorms. Along with the precipitation, temperatures are expected to drop significantly across much of the country, and strong winds reaching 40-60 km/h are predicted for the Marmara and Aegean coasts.
Entities
AKOM · Aegean region · Akdeniz · Cyprus · Cyprus Meteorological Department · Ege · Fikret Bayhan · Istanbul · Istanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi · Istanbul Governor's Office · Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality · Marmara
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Sakarya experienced rainfall exceeding 100 kg per square meter, causing floods and landslides. www.tekirdaginsesi.com.tr · www.baskentgazete.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sakarya is deploying 410 personnel and 145 vehicles to manage the weather emergency. www.tekirdaginsesi.com.tr · www.baskentgazete.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rainfall in northern districts of Istanbul could exceed 100 kg per square meter. www.trabzonhabermerkezi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Yellow code warnings have been issued for 14 provinces, including Istanbul and Izmir. www.bolgegazetesivan.com · www.sehrivangazetesi.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] A wave of cold and rainy weather from the Balkans is expected to affect Turkey. www.bolgegazetesivan.com · www.kentgazetesi.com · www.trabzonhabermerkezi.com · www.sehrivangazetesi.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Heavy thunderstorms and rain are forecasted for Aydın, Samsun, Balıkesir, and Van. www.aydinyeniufuk.com.tr · www.gazetearena.com · gazetemerhaba.com · www.vanhabergazetesi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Strong winds of 40-60 km/h are expected in the Marmara and Aegean regions. www.habercim19.com · www.aydinses.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Temperatures across Turkey are expected to decrease significantly. www.bolgegazetesivan.com · www.aydinses.com · www.sehrivangazetesi.com