Severe Weather Alert: Turkey Braces for Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms
A powerful weather system is expected to bring heavy rainfall and thunderstorms to large parts of Turkey on May 28, according to the Meteorology General Directorate. The weather alert has been issued for 18 provinces, with residents warned to be prepared for potentially life-threatening conditions.
The Meteorology General Directorate has forecast that the provinces of Adana, Mersin, Osmaniye, Kahramanmaras, Hatay, Sivas, Malatya, Kayseri, and Niğde can expect heavy rainfall, with some areas likely to see locally intense downpours. The provinces of Istanbul, Balıkesir, Sakarya, and Ordu are also expected to experience thunderstorms.
Strong Wind and Storm Warning
In addition to the heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, residents are also warned to expect strong winds and storms. The Meteorology General Directorate has issued a strong wind and storm warning for the eastern regions of Turkey, with gusts expected to reach up to 70 km/h.
Regional Weather Forecast
Here is a breakdown of the weather forecast for each region:
- Marmara: Partly cloudy, with locally heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected in the northern districts of Istanbul, Balıkesir, and Sakarya. Temperatures will range from 10°C to 26°C.
- Ege: Partly cloudy, with no significant rainfall expected. Temperatures will range from 9°C to 29°C.
- Akdeniz: Partly cloudy, with locally heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected in the eastern districts of Adana, Mersin, and Hatay. Temperatures will range from 19°C to 27°C.
- İç Anadolu: Partly cloudy, with locally heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected in the southern and eastern districts. Temperatures will range from 10°C to 26°C.
- Batı Karadeniz: Partly cloudy, with locally heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected in the interior districts. Temperatures will range from 7°C to 24°C.
- Orta and Doğu Karadeniz: Partly cloudy, with locally heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected in the eastern districts. Temperatures will range from 11°C to 25°C.
- Doğu Anadolu: Partly cloudy, with locally heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected in the eastern districts. Temperatures will range from 8°C to 25°C.
- Güneydoğu Anadolu: Partly cloudy, with no significant rainfall expected. Temperatures will range from 19°C to 37°C.
Residents Urged to Take Precautions
The Meteorology General Directorate has urged residents to take precautions against the severe weather conditions, including potential flash flooding and landslides. Residents are advised to stay informed about the latest weather forecast and to follow all instructions from local authorities.
The situation will continue to be monitored, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. In the meantime, residents are advised to stay safe and to take all necessary precautions against the severe weather conditions.
According to the Meteorology General Directorate, "The severe weather conditions are expected to cause disruptions to daily life, and residents are advised to be prepared for the worst."
The Meteorology General Directorate is responsible for monitoring and forecasting the weather in Turkey, and provides critical updates and warnings to the public.
The severe weather alert has been issued for May 28, and residents are advised to stay informed about the latest weather forecast and to take all necessary precautions against the severe weather conditions.
The weather forecast provided by the Meteorology General Directorate indicates that the severe weather conditions will affect large parts of Turkey, and residents are advised to be prepared for the worst.
The Meteorology General Directorate has urged residents to stay safe and to take all necessary precautions against the severe weather conditions, including potential flash flooding and landslides.
Residents are advised to follow all instructions from local authorities and to stay informed about the latest weather forecast.
The situation will continue to be monitored, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
According to the Meteorology General Directorate, the severe weather conditions are expected to cause disruptions to daily life, and residents are advised to be prepared for the worst.
The severe weather alert has been issued for 18 provinces, and residents are advised to take precautions against the severe weather conditions.
The Meteorology General Directorate is the primary source of weather information in Turkey, and provides critical updates and warnings to the public.
The weather forecast provided by the Meteorology General Directorate indicates that the severe weather conditions will affect large parts of Turkey.
Residents are advised to stay safe and to take all necessary precautions against the severe weather conditions.
The situation will continue to be monitored, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
