12.06.2026 15:30
The Ankara Governorate announced that heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across the city starting tomorrow morning. Authorities urged citizens to be cautious and take precautions against flooding, sudden floods, and possible disruptions in transportation.
The Ankara Governorate warned citizens against the heavy rain and thunderstorms expected to be effective from tomorrow morning across the city. In a statement based on the latest assessments of the General Directorate of Meteorology Analysis and Prediction Center, it was stated that precipitation could be locally heavy.
RAINFALL WILL START IN THE MORNING HOURS
In the statement made by the Governorate, it was expressed that rain and thunderstorms are expected to increase their effect across Ankara after tomorrow morning. It was noted that precipitation, which may continue especially until noon and evening hours, could leave high amounts of rainfall in a short time in some regions.
Meteorology experts point out that convective rains seen in summer months can bring risks such as flash floods, inundations, and lightning due to their short-term effectiveness.
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ATTENTION TO FLOOD AND INUNDATION RISK
In the Governorate's statement, citizens were asked to be cautious against the adversities that heavy rains may cause. The statement emphasized risks such as inundations, flash floods, lightning strikes, disruptions in transportation, and reduced visibility in traffic.
Authorities stated that drivers should reduce their speed during rain, maintain following distance, and avoid being in risky areas unless necessary.
CALL FOR PRECAUTIONS TO CITIZENS
The Ankara Governorate requested citizens to follow the current weather forecasts and warnings to be made by the General Directorate of Meteorology. It was stated that caution should be exercised especially in creek beds, underpasses, and areas where water accumulation may occur.
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Authorities reported that relevant institutions have made necessary preparations to prevent possible adversities, and it is important for citizens to follow official statements and act cautiously.
RAINFALL HAS INCREASED IN ANKARA IN RECENT DAYS
After temperatures above seasonal norms in the capital in recent weeks, locally effective heavy rains draw attention. Experts state that due to the moisture accumulated in the atmosphere and the effect of hot air, heavy rains may occur especially in the afternoon and evening hours.
According to meteorological data, while it is evaluated that the expected rains in Ankara tomorrow may continue intermittently throughout the day, citizens are advised to be prepared for sudden weather changes.
WHAT WILL THE WEATHER BE LIKE ACROSS TURKEY?
According to the latest assessments of the General Directorate of Meteorology, a partly and locally very cloudy weather will prevail across Turkey. Especially in Thrace, inland parts of the Mediterranean, southwestern Central Anatolia, the Eastern Black Sea, and northeastern Eastern Anatolia, rain and thunderstorms are expected. In the morning hours, fog and patchy mist will be effective in the north of Marmara and the coasts of Western and Central Black Sea.
NO SIGNIFICANT CHANGE EXPECTED IN TEMPERATURES
According to meteorological data, air temperatures will continue to be around seasonal norms across the country. Winds blowing from the north in northern regions and from the south in southern regions are expected to be generally light and occasionally moderate.
In the statement made by the General Directorate of Meteorology, it was stated that there is currently no meteorological warning covering the entire country.
RAINFALL EXPECTED IN ANKARA AT NIGHT HOURS
While a partly and very cloudy weather is forecast in the Central Anatolia Region, local rain and thunderstorms are expected to be effective in the surroundings of Konya in the afternoon, and from night hours in the surroundings of Ankara, Aksaray, and Kırşehir.
In the capital Ankara, partly and slightly cloudy weather will prevail during the day. However, cloudiness is expected to increase after evening hours, and rain showers may be seen from night hours. The highest temperature in the city is expected to be 29 degrees.
RAINFALL STANDS OUT IN THRACE AND EASTERN BLACK SEA
In the Marmara Region, especially in Edirne and its surroundings, rain showers will be effective from noon hours. In Istanbul, partly cloudy weather is expected for most of the day, while local rain showers may be seen on the European side during night hours.
In the Eastern Black Sea, it is estimated that rain and thunderstorms will be effective in many points, especially Rize and Trabzon, in the morning hours.
LOCAL RAINFALL WILL BE SEEN IN MEDITERRANEAN AND AEGEAN
Local rain showers are expected in the inland parts of the Mediterranean Region and Hatay coasts after noon hours. While no rain is forecast in Antalya, thunderstorm transitions may be seen in the inland parts of Burdur and Adana.
In the Aegean Region, generally sunny and partly cloudy weather will prevail. However, local rain showers are expected in the surroundings of Afyonkarahisar in the afternoon.
RAINFALL WILL BE EFFECTIVE IN NORTHEASTERN EASTERN ANATOLIA
Intermittent rain and thunderstorms are expected in the surroundings of Erzurum and Kars, while partly cloudy weather will be seen in Malatya and Van.