Severe weather warning in 19 provinces in Turkey
[88522] Severe weather warning in 19 provinces in Turkey
The Turkish Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for 19 provinces ahead of heavy rains and strong winds expected today.
Severe weather warning in 19 provinces in Turkey
The Meteorological Service in Turkey issued an official warning today, June 18, 2026, for 19 provinces in the country. According to reports, residents are expected to face significant weather changes starting from the afternoon hours.
According to the gdh channel, the meteorological system predicts an intensification of precipitation and strong winds, which led to the declaration of a "Sarı Kod" (yellow warning) in 19 provinces. The channel emphasizes that this is a preparation for potential disruptions due to the intensity of the rains.
At the same time, TGRT HABER reported that the Meteorological Service defined the coming hours as critical, with an emphasis that "the rain will break out suddenly" ("Sağanak birden bastıracak"). Both channels are identified with general news coverage in Turkey and are based on reports from the country's authorized agencies.
The authorities call on the public to be vigilant in the coming hours in light of the expected increase in the intensity of winds and precipitation across the regions affected by the warning.