18.09.2025 14:49
The Ministry of Interior issued a warning today regarding the risk of floods and water inundation due to heavy rainfall expected to affect 15 provinces. The Meteorology Department had issued a yellow alert for Sakarya, Düzce, Zonguldak, Bartın, Kastamonu, Bolu, Karabük, Adana, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize, and Artvin.
The General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM) shared its latest forecasts regarding the expected weather today.
According to the forecasts, it is expected that the northern parts of the country will be partly, at times very cloudy, while the eastern Marmara, the Black Sea, and the northern parts of Eastern Anatolia will experience intermittent showers and thunderstorms. Other regions are expected to be partly and slightly cloudy.
It is anticipated that the rainfall will be locally strong in Sakarya, Düzce, Zonguldak, and Bartın provinces, as well as in the northern districts of Kastamonu, Bolu, and Karabük. Over time, strong rainfall is expected around Giresun and Trabzon, and very strong rainfall is expected in the east of Giresun, the western and eastern districts of Trabzon, and the northern parts of Rize and Artvin.
AIR TEMPERATURE
It is expected that the air temperature will be above the seasonal norms (1-3 degrees) in the eastern regions, below the seasonal norms (1-3 degrees) in the inner regions, and around the seasonal norms in other areas.
The Ministry of Interior also issued a warning against floods and water inundations due to the expected rainfall in 15 provinces today.
WARNING FROM THE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
In a statement, it was said, "According to the latest information received from the General Directorate of Meteorology; on Thursday, September 18; starting from the morning hours; local strong showers and thunderstorms are expected in Sakarya, Düzce, Zonguldak, and Bartın provinces, as well as in the northern districts of Kastamonu, Bolu, and Karabük. In the afternoon; locally strong showers and thunderstorms are expected in the north and east of Adana, Osmaniye, the coastal districts of Hatay, and the Andırın district of Kahramanmaraş. From the evening hours; strong rainfall is expected around Giresun and Trabzon, and very strong rainfall is expected in the east of Giresun, the western and eastern districts of Trabzon, and the northern parts of Rize and Artvin. We remind our citizens to be careful and take precautions against adverse conditions such as floods, water inundation, lightning, disruptions in transportation, strong winds during rainfall, local hail, and tornadoes; and to pay attention to the warnings of the relevant authorities," it was stated.