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Turkey weather alert: Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected across multiple regions
The General Directorate of Meteorology has issued widespread warnings for Turkey as autumn weather patterns begin to emerge. A cooling trend driven by air masses from the Balkans is expected to bring significant changes to temperature and precipitation across the country.
Heavy thunderstorms and local rainfall are forecasted for several regions, including the Marmara, Aegean, Mediterranean, and Black Sea coasts, as well as parts of Central Anatolia. Specific warnings for heavy precipitation have been issued for eastern Marmara, northeastern Aegean, western Black Sea, and northern Central Anatolia. Residents in these areas are advised to be cautious of potential risks such as flooding, lightning, and disruptions to transportation.
Temperature fluctuations are also noted, with a significant drop of up to 6 degrees expected in the Eastern Black Sea region. While some areas like Diyarbakır continue to experience high summer-like temperatures, cities such as Istanbul and Ankara are seeing a shift toward cooler, more unsettled conditions. Farmers in regions like Konya have been urged to protect crops from sudden heavy downpours.
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AKOM · Balkans · Black Sea region · Istanbul · Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlüğü · Turkey
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures in Diyarbakır and Şanlıurfa are expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures in the Eastern Black Sea region are expected to decrease by 4 to 6 degrees.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Istanbul and northern regions are under the influence of cool and rainy weather from the Balkans.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Turkey's northern, central, and western regions will experience partly cloudy skies with local thunderstorms.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Istanbul temperatures are expected to remain between 22-24°C, which is below seasonal norms.