Heavy rain warning for many provinces, including Istanbul.

10.09.2025 19:41

The General Directorate of Meteorology has published a new weather report, issuing warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms in many cities. It has been stated that rainfall will be effective starting tomorrow in several cities, including Istanbul, and a new alert has been issued for the upcoming week.

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According to the latest assessments of the General Directorate of Meteorology, a partly cloudy weather is expected in the northern and inland regions of Turkey. Thunderstorms and heavy rain will be particularly effective along the Black Sea coasts and in some parts of Eastern Anatolia. Generally, a mostly clear and slightly cloudy weather prevails in the rest of the country.

RAIN WARNING FOR THE BLACK SEA

Today and tomorrow (Thursday), especially along the Western Black Sea coasts, in the regions of Samsun, Trabzon, Rize, Artvin, Erzurum, Kars, Ardahan, as well as in the inland areas of Ordu and Giresun and the coastal districts of Kastamonu, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected. The meteorology department is urging citizens to be cautious against short-term but severe weather events in these areas.

TEMPERATURES RISING

A regional increase in air temperatures is also observed. A rise of 3 to 5 degrees is expected along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, while no significant changes are anticipated in other regions. Temperatures exceeding seasonal averages may reach up to 35 degrees, especially in the western and southern regions.

THUNDERSTORMS COMING TO ISTANBUL

While local showers are expected in the Eastern Black Sea and Eastern Anatolia at the beginning of the week, local rains may also be effective in the Marmara and Western Black Sea regions towards the weekend. Especially in Istanbul, short-term showers are expected on Friday, and thunderstorms with heavy rain at the beginning of next week.

On Tuesday, strong thunderstorms are expected in the southern parts of the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Central Anatolia. It is stated that these rains may lead to negative impacts such as flash floods, water inundation, and hail risks.

STRONG WIND WARNING

Winds are generally expected to blow from the north. However, light to moderate winds from the south are expected in the Mediterranean region and in Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia. In the inner parts of the Eastern Mediterranean, winds are predicted to blow strongly at speeds of 40-60 km/h at times.

The average air temperature by regions is as follows:

MARMARA

Generally, a partly and slightly cloudy weather is expected.

• Istanbul 29°C

• Edirne 33°C

• Çanakkale 35°C

• Kırklareli 31°C

AEGEAN

A clear and slightly cloudy weather will be effective.

• İzmir 34°C

• Denizli 35°C

• Manisa 36°C

• Afyonkarahisar 27°C

MEDITERRANEAN

A sunny day is expected. Winds are expected to blow strongly in the inner parts.

• Adana & Antalya 36°C

• Burdur 32°C

• Hatay 33°C

CENTRAL ANATOLIA

A clear and sunny weather is expected.

• Ankara 26°C

• Konya 28°C

• Eskişehir 28°C

• Çankırı 27°C

WESTERN BLACK SEA

Partly cloudy, local showers may occur in coastal areas.

• Zonguldak 25°C

• Sinop 28°C

• Bolu 26°C

• Düzce 29°C

MID AND EASTERN BLACK SEA

Partly and very cloudy; local showers and thunderstorms are expected in coastal and inland areas.

• Samsun 25°C

• Trabzon 24°C

• Artvin 21°C

• Amasya 27°C

EASTERN ANATOLIA

Showers are expected in the northeastern parts. Winds are predicted to blow strongly from the southwest at times.

• Kars 18°C

• Erzurum 19°C

• Van 25°C

• Malatya 29°C

SOUTHEASTERN ANATOLIA

Generally, a clear and hot weather is expected.

• Diyarbakır 32°C

• Gaziantep 33°C

• Mardin 31°C

• Siirt 32°C

• Diyarbakır 32°C

• Gaziantep 33°C

• Mardin 31°C

• Siirt 32°C