Türkiye Issues Yellow Weather Alert for 19 Provinces Amid Flood Risk

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Türkiye Issues Yellow Weather Alert for 19 Provinces Amid Flood Risk

Türkiye’s General Directorate of Meteorology has issued a yellow weather warning for 19 provinces due to heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding.

The heaviest precipitation is expected in the Aegean, Mediterranean, Eastern Anatolia and Southeastern Anatolia regions, Hurriyet reports.

The warning covers Adıyaman, Antalya, Aydın, Bingöl, Burdur, Denizli, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Gaziantep, Isparta, Mersin, İzmir, Malatya, Kahramanmaraş, Mardin, Muğla, Tunceli, Şanlıurfa and Batman.

Meteorologists have warned of potential flash floods, flooding, landslides, hail and strong winds as adverse weather affects the regions.

The unsettled conditions are expected to continue until October 29 morning, prompting authorities to urge residents in the affected areas to remain alert to changing weather conditions.

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Türkiye Issues Yellow Weather Alert for 19 Provinces Amid Flood Risk

Türkiye’s General Directorate of Meteorology has issued a yellow weather warning for 19 provinces due to heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding.