A dust cloud reduced visibility in Şanlıurfa.

A dust cloud reduced visibility in Şanlıurfa.

12.10.2026 18:32

In Şanlıurfa, as the sky turned orange due to intense dust transport originating from Syria, visibility decreased in 5 districts. The Meteorological Service stated that the dust transport originating from Syria would also be effective in Diyarbakır, Mardin, and Batman until noon on Tuesday, warning against a drop in air quality, muddy precipitation, and possible disruptions in transportation.

In Şanlıurfa, the intense dust transport that suddenly took effect in the afternoon negatively affected life.

THE SKY TURNED ORANGE IN 5 DISTRICTS

Due to the dust cloud felt in the districts of Haliliye, Karaköprü, Eyyübiye, Harran and Ceylanpınar, visibility decreased while the sky turned orange.

WILL BE EFFECTIVE UNTIL NOON TOMORROW

In the statement made by the Meteorology Department, it was stated that dust transport originating from Syria is expected to continue its effect until noon on Tuesday around Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır, Mardin and Batman, being intense in places.

WARNING TO CITIZENS

In the statement, citizens were asked to be careful and take precautions against adverse conditions such as reduced air quality, muddy precipitation in places with rainfall, and disruptions in transportation.

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