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

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Turkey has faced a prolonged period of severe weather, characterized by recurring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash flooding across various provinces. Following a period of intense tropical heat in late August, the country has continued to experience a series of natural disasters including severe flooding and forest fires. In late August, a tropical heatwave originating from Africa caused temperatures to rise 3 to 6 degrees Celsius above seasonal norms. Simultaneously, heavy rainfall in Giresun caused landslides and flooding. By late August 2026, meteorological authorities issued widespread warnings for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds. In Giresun, precipitation reaching up to 200 kilograms per square meter caused flooding and landslides, resulting in an estimated 2.2 million TL in damage. In Antalya’s Kaş district, a forest fire damaged approximately 800 decares of agricultural land and 25 structures. Other regions, including Ordu, Rize, and Çanakkale, also faced rising rivers and forest fires due to high winds. By late September, mid-October, severe weather systems continued to impact the country, with yellow-code warnings issued for multiple provinces. storms triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage in provinces such as Zonguldak, Sakarya, Bartın, and Istanbul. In mid-October, heavy rainfall continued to affect the Erdek region, with 22 Zonguldak, over 150 kilograms of precipitation per square meter causing flooding on Hükümet Caddesi. Nearby Bandırma recorded 47.8 kilograms per square meter. In response to ongoing risks, disaster management officials held coordination meetings rainfall in Malatya 24 hours led to rockfalls and Düzce. flooded homes. In Malatya, Governor Seddar Yavuz emphasized preventing construction in stream beds Sakarya, a dam overflow caused the Darıçayırı neighborhood to mitigate face its fourth flood risks, noting that dust and mud in five months, necessitating the evacuation of a family from earthquake reconstruction sites could clog drainage systems. In Düzce, officials focused on strengthening inter-agency communication a stranded bungalow. Bartın reported 14 floods and evaluating search significant roof damage. In Istanbul, districts like Beykoz and rescue readiness. Following severe Sarıyer received a large portion of their annual rainfall and landslides, including significant impacts in Istanbul, a single day. In Düzce, heavy precipitation transitioned into snow at higher elevations, reaching depths of 20 centimeters. In response, AFAD reported the deployment of over 60,000 personnel 60,395 personnel, 1,060 volunteers, and nearly 9,000 8,927 vehicles for nationwide search, rescue, and damage assessment operations. assessment. Local authorities, such as the Tekirdağ Metropolitan Municipality, have also dispatched specialized teams and pumps to assist affected zones.

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  1. 2026-10-19 08:28 UTC Ongoing severe rain, flooding, heat, and fires across TR
  2. 2026-10-18 11:54 UTC Ongoing severe rain, flooding, heat, and fires across TR
  3. 2026-10-17 23:09 UTC Ongoing severe rain, flooding, heat, and fires across TR
  4. 2026-10-16 11:02 UTC Ongoing severe rain, flooding, heat, and fires across TR
  5. 2026-09-23 14:54 UTC Ongoing severe rain, flooding, heat, and fires across TR
  6. 2026-09-23 01:58 UTC Ongoing severe rain, flooding, heat, and fires across TR
  7. 2026-08-31 16:01 UTC Ongoing severe rain, flooding, heat, and fires across TR
  8. 2026-08-25 07:33 UTC Ongoing severe rain, flooding, and extreme heat across TR
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  10. 2026-08-24 06:23 UTC Ongoing severe rain, flooding, and extreme heat across TR
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  16. 2026-08-22 06:38 UTC Ongoing severe rain, flooding, and heat across Turkey
  17. 2026-08-21 05:19 UTC Ongoing severe rain and flooding across Turkey
  18. 2026-08-14 20:38 UTC Ongoing severe rain and flooding across Turkey
  19. 2026-08-14 18:53 UTC Ongoing severe rain and flooding across Turkey
  20. 2026-07-30 13:34 UTC Severe rainstorms and wind warnings hit Turkey
  21. 2026-07-26 14:30 UTC Heavy rainstorm alerts and flooding persist in Turkey
  22. 2026-07-26 10:44 UTC Heavy rainstorm alerts and flooding persist in Turkey
  23. 2026-07-26 09:04 UTC Severe rainstorm alerts and flooding in Turkey
  24. 2026-07-26 07:58 UTC Severe rainstorm alerts and flooding in Turkey
  25. 2026-07-26 02:33 UTC Severe rainstorm alerts and flooding in Turkey
  26. 2026-07-25 18:25 UTC Severe rainstorm alerts and flooding in Turkey

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