Türkiye’s Meteorological General Directorate (MGM) has issued yellow weather alerts for 19 provinces, warning of heavy rainfall, strong winds and snowfall.

Residents have been urged to take necessary precautions as adverse weather conditions are expected across several regions, according to TRT Haber.

Temperatures nationwide are expected to fall 3-6 degrees Celsius below seasonal averages.

Wet snow and snowfall are forecast in high-altitude areas of the Western and Eastern Black Sea regions, as well as eastern parts of Eastern Anatolia.

Meanwhile, northern winds are expected to reach speeds of 40-70 km/h across the Marmara and Aegean regions, the Western Mediterranean and Black Sea coastal areas.

The yellow alert covers the following provinces: Artvin, Bingöl, Bitlis, Bolu, Diyarbakır, Hakkari, Kastamonu, Mardin, Muş, Rize, Siirt, Sinop, Van, Zonguldak, Batman, Şırnak, Bartın, Karabük and Düzce.

Emergency services have warned of potential flash floods, flooding, landslides, transport disruptions, lightning strikes and hail.

Residents in the affected areas are advised to remain alert and follow official weather updates.