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April rainfall in T'rkiye rises above normal, easing drought pressure
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (462+ words) T'rkiye recorded significantly above-average rainfall in April, with nationwide precipitation climbing 50% above seasonal norms and 19% higher than the same month last year, according to the Turkish State Meteorological Service's latest "2026 Water Year" assessment. Data released by the Turkish State Meteorological…...
Istanbul weekend forecast turns warmer but May 9 could bring local rain
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (382+ words) Istanbul is heading into a warmer and mostly dry weekend, although brief local rain may affect parts of the city on Saturday (May 9). The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's Disaster Coordination Center, known as AKOM, said in its May 7 report that temperatures…...
Seasonal allergies intensify amid rising pollen levels, experts warn
1+ week, 4+ day ago (279+ words) Seasonal allergy cases have increased significantly with the onset of warmer weather and rising pollen concentrations, according to health experts. Patients are reporting a growing number of complaints including sneezing, nasal congestion, postnasal drip, coughing, shortness of breath, and watery…...
Cold snap disrupts May travel plans as rain moves across T'rkiye
1+ week, 5+ day ago (537+ words) T'rkiye is set for a sharp shift in weather from Thursday night, with cooler and wetter conditions expected across the country as a system moving in from the Black Sea brings showers, thunderstorms, and a temperature drop of up to…...
Thunderstorms trigger yellow alert across 7 provinces in T'rkiye
2+ week, 3+ day ago (345+ words) Severe thunderstorms are set to sweep across parts of eastern and southeastern T'rkiye, prompting authorities to issue a yellow-level weather alert for seven provinces, as officials warn of potential flash floods, lightning strikes and localized disruptions. A yellow alert, a…...
Istanbul weather offers gorgeous sunshine and summer warmth this weekend
2+ week, 4+ day ago (290+ words) Residents of Istanbul can finally set aside their umbrellas this weekend. A brief warming trend sweeps through the city following a stretch of weather that remained consistently below seasonal averages. The Disaster Affairs and Risk Management Directorate (AKOM) released a…...
Weekend rain and snow to sweep across much of T'rkiye
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (371+ words) Much of T'rkiye is set to remain under thick cloud cover and widespread precipitation through the weekend, with stronger rainfall expected in parts of the east and south, while colder inland and eastern areas face ice, frost and avalanche risk…...
Understanding T'rkiye's meteorological warning codes can save lives, experts say
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (271+ words) People who understand the warning codes are better prepared for disasters. This reduces both human losses and recovery time," Kadioglu explained in a recent interview. Meteorological color codes are more than just weather information; they act as a direct guide…...
Temperature drop brings agricultural frost risk, authorities urge caution
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (133+ words) The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change's Meteorology General Directorate has issued a nationwide warning as cold and rainy weather is expected to persist, with agricultural frost likely in several regions. Meteorology expert Abdullah Macit emphasized the need for…...
T'rkiye to face hot, arid steppe climate by 2050, researcher warns
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (471+ words) A Turkish academic warns that T'rkiye will experience a significant climate shift by 2050, with hot and arid steppe conditions expected to dominate much of the country, threatening both water resources and drinking water quality. Dr. Sinan Sahin, a faculty member…...