[60624] Stormy weather in Turkey and economic inflation forecast update

Turkey under attack by extreme weather

In recent days, Turkey has experienced a sequence of extreme weather events across the country. According to Sputnik Türkiye, the Kayseri province experienced a phenomenon of "snow-like hail" (click here to view the report), while in the Çankırı province, a tornado was documented due to strong storms (source). In the Tokat province, heavy rains led to local flooding, as reported by Sputnik Türkiye.

Meteorological forecasts continue to indicate instability. TGRT HABER reports that the meteorological service has issued a "yellow level warning for 11 provinces" due to expected heavy rains (for the full report). At the same time, the Haber Gündem channel notes that significant precipitation is expected in the Istanbul area over the weekend (source). Other sources, such as Sondakika Haber Gündem, warn that "mud rain" is expected over the weekend following dust deposits originating from Senegal (source).

Economic update: Inflation forecast

On the economic front, Haber X reports that the Central Bank of Turkey has updated its inflation forecast for the end of 2026, raising it from 16% to 24% (source). This channel is known for its focused coverage on economic issues and direct reports on regulatory decisions in the country.