11.04.2026 02:32
The Ministry of Interior issued a "yellow" coded meteorological warning for many provinces based on data from the General Directorate of Meteorology. It was stated that strong rainfall and snowfall would be effective, and citizens were urged to be cautious and take precautions against risks such as possible floods, water inundation, and disruptions in transportation.
The Ministry of Interior issued a "yellow" coded meteorological warning for many provinces based on data from the General Directorate of Meteorology. In a post shared on the ministry's social media account, citizens were urged to be cautious and take precautions against heavy rain and snowfall.
HEAVY RAIN EXPECTED
Tomorrow, intermittent and locally heavy thunderstorms are expected in the Osmaniye and Hatay regions.
Additionally, it was reported that locally heavy rainfall would be effective tomorrow and on Sunday in the south of Erzincan, Bayburt, and Gümüşhane, the east of Bingöl, Erzurum, Muş, Bitlis, the north of Diyarbakır, Siirt, the north of Batman, the west of Van, and Şırnak.
SNOWFALL IN HIGHER ELEVATIONS
It was stated that precipitation would be seen as snow in higher elevations above 1600 meters, and particularly heavy snowfall is expected in Erzurum, Bitlis, and Ardahan starting from tomorrow evening.
Authorities warned against the risks of flooding, water accumulation, landslides, lightning, strong winds, icing, frost, blizzards, and avalanches.
SPECIAL WARNING FOR ŞIRNAK
The Şırnak Governorship also announced that intermittent thunderstorms and mixed rain and snow in higher elevations are expected throughout the weekend. Citizens were advised to be cautious against flooding, hail, lightning, and transportation disruptions.
SNOW SURPRISE IN ULUDAG
The cold wave affecting Bursa brought snowfall to higher elevations. While rain and hail were observed in the city center, heavy snow fell in Uludağ. It was noted that temperatures have dropped below seasonal norms.
WHITE COVER IN BILECIK
Snowfall that started in the evening hours in the Pazaryeri district of Bilecik quickly covered the district center in white. Due to the blooming fruit trees, citizens expressed concerns about the risk of frost.
TRANSPORTATION WARNING IN SAMSUN AND KASTAMONU
Snowfall continues to be effective in the Kavak district of Samsun and in Kastamonu. While drivers are proceeding cautiously on the Samsun-Ankara highway, teams are on standby for possible adverse conditions.
SNOW EFFECTIVE IN EAST ANATOLIA
Snowfall has once again shown its effect in Erzurum, Ardahan, and Kars. While teams continue snow removal efforts in the cities that turned white in April, transportation disruptions were experienced in some areas.
ROADS CLOSED
Due to heavy snow and blizzards, the Ardahan-Ardanuç highway was closed to traffic. On the Ardahan-Şavşat highway, truck crossings were not allowed. Authorities called on drivers to be careful.
VISIBILITY IN BOLU
In the Dörtdivan district of Bolu, heavy snowfall reduced visibility on the TEM Highway. While drivers had difficulty proceeding, teams continued salting and snow plowing efforts in the area.