Meteorology issues alert: Yellow code warning for heavy rain in 20 provinces

As the cold and rainy system arriving via the Balkans continues to affect Turkey, the General Directorate of Meteorology has issued a warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms in its latest forecast report. According to the report, partly to very cloudy weather is expected across most of the country.

Air temperatures are expected to rise by 2 to 4 degrees in the Mediterranean region, while they are expected to decrease by 3 to 5 degrees in the Black Sea, Eastern Anatolia, and Southeastern Anatolia regions. Precipitation is expected to be locally heavy in some areas.

PROVINCES UNDER YELLOW CODE

Meteorology has issued a yellow code warning for 20 provinces due to the risk of heavy rain. A yellow code means that weather events carry a risk that could affect daily life.

It is estimated that Marmara, the eastern part of Central Anatolia, the Black Sea, Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia, as well as the surroundings of Kütahya, Uşak, Afyonkarahisar, Hatay, Osmaniye, Kahramanmaraş, Eskişehir, and the northern parts of Ankara will experience rain and thunderstorms.

The report stated that precipitation is expected to be locally heavy in the eastern part of Southeastern Anatolia, the surroundings of Şanlıurfa, Muş, Bingöl, Bitlis, Şırnak, and Hakkari, as well as the western coasts of Balıkesir.

OVERCAST WEATHER ALL WEEK IN ISTANBUL

Partly to very cloudy weather stands out in the forecasts for Istanbul. While heavy rain is expected in the city this morning and at night, AKOM also drew attention to the overcast sky and intermittent rain throughout the week.

In its statement, AKOM noted that temperatures, which are currently below seasonal norms, will begin to rise starting from the weekend and could reach the 18-20 degree range by the middle of next week.

News Source: 12punto