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Ongoing severe rain, flooding, heat, and fires across TR

Overview

Turkey has faced a prolonged period of severe weather, characterized by recurring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash flooding across various provinces. In late May 2026, the Interior Ministry issued orange-level alerts for widespread thunderstorms, specifically targeting provinces like Ankara, Sakarya, and coastal regions such as Rize and Artvin. By early June, flooding and drowning risks became critical in Tokat province. In the Tomarza district, evacuation measures were extended for several villages, and Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi reported that four people were involved in a flood rescue operation, with one body recovered and one person remaining missing. Throughout June and July, the Meteorology General Directorate continued issuing yellow-code warnings for dozens of provinces. In mid-June, intense rain caused significant disruption in Kırşehir and Konya, while Ordu experienced street submersion and a retaining wall collapse. By mid-July, moist air from the Balkans triggered further storms in the Marmara region, including Istanbul. In late July, severe weather warnings covered 61 provinces, including Kahramanmaraş, where intense rain and potential tornadoes were forecast. This period saw significant flooding in Kastamonu and temperature drops in Eskişehir. By mid-August, flash floods continued to impact the country. In Erzurum’s Köprüköy district, torrential rains turned streets into rivers, making roads impassable. In Adana’s Tufanbeyli district, intense rainfall caused water to enter the ground floors of several buildings. On August 14, heavy rainfall in Rize triggered landslides and water flooding, affecting 61 locations across 42 villages in five districts, including Pazar, Çayeli, Ardeşen, and Fındıklı. By late August, the weather pattern shifted toward an intense tropical heatwave driven by air currents from North Africa and the Persian Gulf. On August 24, Kuyucak in Aydın recorded the highest temperature in the country at 44.1 degrees Celsius, followed by Milas and Tire.

Entities

Istanbul · Turkey · Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlüğü · Black Sea region · Rize

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"Temperatures will stay near seasonal norms with no major change expected."

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"Temperatures in western, central, and eastern regions are expected to continue increasing above seasonal norms." www.cumhuriyet.com.tr · www.yenicaggazetesi.com

One claim asserts temperatures will stay near seasonal norms, while the other asserts they will continue increasing above seasonal norms.

[DISPUTED] Temperatures will stay near seasonal norms with no major change expected.
[DISPUTED] Temperatures in western, central, and eastern regions are expected to continue increasing above seasonal norms. www.cumhuriyet.com.tr · www.yenicaggazetesi.com
[● 20 SOURCES] Wind speeds of 30‑70 km/h, with gusts up to 70 km/h, are forecast for the Marmara and northern Aegean coasts.
[● 20 SOURCES] The forecast includes short‑lived thunderstorms in Marmara, Northwest Anatolia and Central Anatolia.
[● 17 SOURCES] The Turkish Meteorology General Directorate issued yellow‑code storm warnings for eleven western provinces on 31 July 2026.
[● 17 SOURCES] The warnings include risk of roof loss, fallen trees, power‑line damage, transport disruptions and heightened forest‑fire danger.
[● 16 SOURCES] Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in Black Sea region provinces (Trabzon, Rize, Artvin, Kars, Ardahan, Giresun, Samsun, Ordu).
[● 16 SOURCES] Temporary sea‑entry bans were imposed in four districts of Tekirdağ; nine vessels remain anchored offshore.
[● 15 SOURCES] Meteorology General Directorate issued yellow‑code alerts for strong winds (40–70 km/h) and short‑term thunderstorms on 31 July 2026 across Turkey.

Timeline

14 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 15 sources
Turkey faces multiple natural disasters including floods and fires
Turkey faces multiple natural disasters as heavy rainfall causes flooding in Giresun and Ordu, while forest fires impact Antalya and Çanakkale, leading to significant agricultural and structural damage.
15 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 40 sources
Weather alerts issued for Turkey and the Netherlands
Meteorological agencies have issued heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings across Turkey, particularly in the Black Sea region, and a nationwide yellow code alert for the Netherlands due to intense storms.
17 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 68 sources
Turkey issues widespread weather alerts for heavy rain and storms
Turkey faces widespread weather alerts for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds, with high risks of flash floods and landslides in several provinces, including Samsun and Ordu.
24 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 49 sources
Turkey hit by tropical heatwave from Africa
A tropical heatwave from Africa is affecting Turkey, with temperatures rising 3-6°C above normal. Extreme heat is reported in Bodrum and Eskişehir, while localized thunderstorms are expected in some regions.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
Heavy rain causes landslides in Rize and thunderstorms in Aydın
Heavy rains in Turkey have caused landslides and flooding in Rize, affecting 42 villages, while Aydın faces warnings for thunderstorms and localized showers through August 17.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Turkey experiences flash floods in Erzurum and Adana
Heavy rainfall and flash floods have caused significant flooding in Erzurum's Köprüköy district and Adana's Tufanbeyli district, impacting streets and building entrances.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 35 sources
Turkish Meteorology issues yellow‑code storm warnings for 11 western provinces
MGM warned on 31 July 2026 of yellow‑code storm alerts for 11 western Turkish provinces, forecasting 30‑70 km/h winds, thunderstorms, 43 °C heat in the southeast, heavy rain in the Black Sea region, and sea‑ban
about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Kahramanmaraş Experiences Heavy Rain and Severe Weather Warnings
Meteorology warned of heavy rain, flash‑flood risk and strong winds for Kahramanmaraş, with a sharp temperature drop prompting safety alerts.
about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 89 sources
Turkey braces for severe July rainstorms and flooding
Heavy July rainstorms hit Turkey, prompting yellow‑orange alerts, floods in Kastamonu, street flooding in Istanbul and Ankara, evacuations, and emergency responses nationwide.
about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 39 sources
Turkey warns of heavy rain and strong winds in eastern provinces
Turkey's meteorology agency warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Ardahan, Kars and Erzurum, strong winds up to 60 km/h in coastal regions, and temperatures staying near seasonal norms.
2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
Turkey's Meteorology Agency issues rain and wind alerts for 21 provinces
Turkey’s Meteorology Directorate issued yellow‑code alerts for 21 provinces on 14 July, warning thunderstorms, heavy rain, flash‑flood risk and 40‑60 km/h winds on the South Aegean coast, with temperatures up‑t
2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 38 sources
Istanbul braces for heavy rain and thunderstorms as meteorology issues yellow alerts
Turkey's meteorology office warned of heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible flooding in Istanbul and nearby provinces, issuing yellow alerts and urging precautions.
2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 46 sources
Turkey issues widespread heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings
Turkey’s meteorological agency warned of heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across many provinces in early July, issuing yellow alerts for ten regions and urging precautions against floods and hail.
3 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Turkey and Northern Cyprus Issue Storm and Heavy Rain Warnings
Turkey and Northern Cyprus both issued yellow weather alerts for heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and strong winds, warning of flooding and urging precautionary measures.
3 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 23 sources
Turkey issues yellow‑code rain warnings for 30 provinces amid heavy showers
Turkey’s meteorology agency issued yellow‑code alerts for 30 provinces, warning of heavy rain, floods and landslides; Kırşehir logged 56.4 kg/m² of rain, Konya saw 61.8 kg, and Ordu experienced street flooding.
3 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Turkey and Netherlands Issue Yellow Alerts for Heavy Thunderstorms
Turkey warned six southwestern provinces of heavy thunderstorms and flood risk, while the Dutch KNMI issued yellow alerts for eight provinces amid similar storm conditions.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Turkey issues yellow‑code alerts for heavy rain and thunderstorms
Turkey's meteorology and interior ministries warned of heavy rain, thunderstorms and flood risk in multiple provinces, issuing yellow‑code alerts and urging precautions.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Turkey Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi urges unity and assesses flood measures in Tokat
Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi visited Tokat, urging election unity and reviewing flood‑risk actions, reporting rescues and the evacuation of 11 villages affecting roughly 10,000 people.
3 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Turkish authorities warn of flood and drowning risks in Tokat province and Tomarza district
Turkish officials warned of drowning dangers in Tomarza’s uncontrolled water sites and maintained flood‑evacuation measures in Tokat’s flood‑prone neighborhoods, urging residents to follow safety directives.
4 months ago

[POLITICS] 11 sources
Turkey issues orange and yellow alerts as thunderstorms threaten widespread flooding
Turkey's interior ministry and meteorology agency warned of orange and yellow alerts for intense thunderstorms on 28 May, urging caution across many provinces due to flood and transport risks.

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