[87424] The Turkish Meteorological Service warns: Hailstorms and heavy rains on the way to major cities

Unusual weather warning in Turkey: Rainstorms and hail incoming

The Turkish Meteorological Service issued an official warning today, June 17, 2026, to the public in most parts of the country regarding a stormy weather system expected to last for the next three days. According to reports, the system will include heavy rains and hailstorms, which raises the level of alertness in major cities.

Son Dakika Haberler Gündem reported that the meteorological service issued a comprehensive alert for "large parts of the country" ahead of rain and hail storms that will last for three days. This is a news channel focused on flash reports and immediate alerts for the Turkish public.

At the same time, TGRT HABER updated that the system is expected to hit many major cities, with Istanbul at the forefront. Media outlets emphasize that residents in these cities should exercise great caution following the expected forecast. TGRT, considered a national news channel broadcasting regular updates from the political and social field, called on residents to "pay attention" to the meteorological warnings.

Together with other channels such as Son Dakika Haberleri Türkiye and Sansürsüz Medya +18, the system is perceived as significant enough to be a headline on all "Son Dakika" (breaking news) channels on the Turkish Telegram network, which report consistently on emergency events and weather.