Weather Alert for 45 Provinces in Turkey: Heavy Rain and Storms Expected

Large parts of Turkey are expected to experience heavy showers and strong winds. Rain is forecast in 45 provinces, with severe rainfall warnings issued for six provinces. Winds along the western Black Sea coast could reach 100 km/h, prompting warnings about flooding, landslides and flying roof tiles.

According to the latest assessment by the Turkish State Meteorological Service (MGM), much of the country will experience partly cloudy to overcast skies, with showers and thunderstorms in several regions.

Heavy rainfall is expected in Bolu, Karabük and Kastamonu, while Düzce, Zonguldak and Bartın face very heavy and locally severe downpours.

Strong winds and storm-force gusts are also forecast, particularly along the western Black Sea coast and in parts of the country’s interior and southeast. Authorities have urged residents to take precautions against flooding, transport disruption, falling trees and flying debris.

What About Istanbul, Bodrum, Fethiye and Alanya?

Istanbul: Partly cloudy to overcast, with a forecast high of 17°C. No rainfall is specifically forecast for Istanbul in this report.

Bodrum: Partly cloudy, with a forecast high of approximately 18–19°C. No significant rainfall is indicated in the regional forecast.

Fethiye: Partly cloudy, with a forecast high of approximately 18–19°C. The report does not specifically forecast rain for Fethiye.

Alanya: Partly cloudy, with a forecast high of approximately 24°C. Although showers are expected in parts of the eastern Mediterranean region, Alanya is not specifically listed among the affected areas.

Regional Weather Outlook

Marmara: Mostly cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms possible around Çanakkale and Tekirdağ. Istanbul is expected to remain dry according to this forecast.

Aegean: Partly cloudy, with temperatures of around 18–19°C in İzmir and Muğla.

Mediterranean: Partly cloudy to overcast. Showers and thunderstorms are expected in Hatay, Osmaniye and Kahramanmaraş, while Antalya is forecast to reach 24°C.

Central Anatolia: Showers and thunderstorms are expected in Ankara, Çankırı, Niğde, Kayseri, Yozgat and Sivas. Ankara’s forecast high is just 12°C.

Black Sea region: The most severe weather is expected here, particularly in parts of the western Black Sea, where heavy rainfall and storm-force winds could cause flooding, landslides and transport disruption.

Eastern and southeastern Turkey: Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across much of eastern Turkey, as well as parts of the southeast.

Safety Advice

People in affected areas should follow official weather warnings and avoid flooded roads and areas at risk of landslides. Along the Black Sea coast, strong winds could damage roofs and bring down loose objects. Authorities also warn of the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning from faulty stove and natural gas flues during strong winds.

Note: This report reflects the forecast supplied by the Turkish State Meteorological Service. The figures for Bodrum and Fethiye are regional estimates rather than specific city forecasts.