The first day of Ramadan Bayram is set to be marked by cold and rainy weather across Turkey. The Meteorology General Directorate has issued a yellow code warning for snow and mixed precipitation for 17 provinces, including Istanbul.
Severe Rainfall Warning for Marmara Region
Heavy rainfall is anticipated in the Marmara region, particularly in Istanbul, Kocaeli, Sakarya, Yalova, and Düzce, as well as the eastern districts of Çanakkale and the northern districts of Bursa and Balıkesık. These heavy showers are expected to continue until Thursday evening.
Authorities have urged citizens to exercise caution and take necessary precautions against potential adverse conditions such as floods, flash floods, strong winds during precipitation, and disruptions to transportation.
Yellow Code Warning for 17 Provinces, Including Istanbul
The Meteorology General Directorate has issued a yellow code warning for strong precipitation for a total of 17 provinces. These include Balıkesir, Bingöl, Bitlis, Bursa, Çanakkale, Diyarbakır, Hakkari, Istanbul, Kocaeli, Mardin, Muş, Sakarya, Siirt, Batman, Şırnak, Yalova, and Düzce.
Temperature forecasts indicate that western regions will experience temperatures 2 to 4 degrees Celsius below seasonal norms, while eastern regions will see temperatures above seasonal norms. Heavy rainfall is also expected in eastern Marmara, northern and eastern Southeastern Anatolia, southeastern Eastern Anatolia, and the vicinities of Düzce, Antalya, and Adana.
Furthermore, strong winds from the north and northeast are expected to reach speeds of 40-60 km/h along the Marmara and Aegean coasts.
Rainy Weather to Persist Until Next Thursday
According to the 7-day report released by the Meteorology, the rainy weather conditions are projected to continue across the entire country until next Thursday.
The authorities continue to monitor the weather conditions closely and will provide updates as necessary. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay informed through official channels and take appropriate measures to ensure their safety and minimize potential disruptions.
