Turkish meteorological authority issues yellow alert for 30 cities, including Istanbul

Türkiye’s General Directorate of Meteorology has issued a warning about significant drops in air temperature. A yellow alert has been issued for 30 cities, including Istanbul, as weather conditions are expected to worsen on Tuesday.

According to the latest assessments by the General Directorate of Meteorology, the weather across the country is expected to be partly cloudy and overcast. Intermittent rain and heavy showers are anticipated in various regions, including the Marmara, Aegean (except Mugla), Lakes region, Central Anatolia (excluding Kirsehir, Aksaray, and Karaman), the Black Sea, Eastern Anatolia, and parts of Southeastern Anatolia, as well as the northern regions of Adana, Adiyaman, and Sanliurfa.

Rainfall is expected to be particularly intense along the Black Sea coast (except Sinop), as well as in Edirne, Kirklareli, Istanbul, Bursa, Yalova, Kocaeli, Sakarya, Tokat, Gumushane, Bayburt, Erzincan, and Tunceli. These areas are likely to experience heavy rain.

30 cities under yellow alert

The meteorology report highlighted that 30 cities are under a yellow alert because of expected heavy snow, rain, and strong winds.

The cities included in the warning are: Agri, Amasya, Balikesir, Bitlis, Bursa, Canakkale, Corum, Edirne, Erzurum, Giresun, Hakkari, Istanbul, Izmir, Kars, Kirklareli, Kocaeli, Manisa, Mus, Rize, Samsun, Siirt, Sinop, Tekirdag, Tokat, Trabzon, Van, Sirnak, Ardahan, Igdir, and Yalova.

These areas should be prepared for potential hazards such as floods, water logging, lightning, disruptions to transportation, and strong winds during the rainfall. It is advised to stay vigilant and take precautions.

Freezing temperatures, avalanche risks

Freezing temperatures and frost are predicted for the eastern parts of the country during the night and early morning hours. In the higher elevations of the Eastern Black Sea and Eastern Anatolia, there is a risk of avalanches on steep slopes because of significant snow accumulation.

Avalanche risks exist in the high-altitude areas of the Eastern Black Sea and Eastern Anatolia. People should be cautious of potential landslides, transportation disruptions, and the negative impacts of snowmelt. Authorities and citizens are advised to be alert and prepared for these adverse conditions.

As this intense weather pattern unfolds, residents in affected areas must stay informed, take appropriate safety measures, and remain cautious when venturing outdoors.

Temperature and wind conditions

It is expected that temperatures across the country will significantly drop, creating a noticeable chill. Winds will primarily come from the south and, over time, shift to northern directions in the western parts of the country. In the Marmara, Western, and Central Black Sea regions, the wind is expected to be strong, ranging from 40 to 80 km/h, at a risk of storms.

Similarly, strong and stormy winds (40–80 kilometers/hours) are anticipated from the south in the Interior Aegean, the Mediterranean’s inland regions, Central Anatolia, and parts of Eastern Anatolia and the Eastern Black Sea.

Strong winds are expected to affect the Marmara, Western, and Central Black Sea regions, as well as the inland areas of the Aegean, Mediterranean, Central Anatolia, Eastern Black Sea, and Eastern Anatolia. These areas are predicted to experience gusts ranging from 40 to 80 kilometers/hour. Residents are urged to remain cautious and take necessary precautions to avoid accidents.