Turkey is grappling with severe weather conditions as heavy rainfall and strong winds batter multiple regions across the country. The Turkish Meteorological Authority has issued critical warnings, including a red alert for Samsun and Ordu provinces, where extreme weather conditions are expected. The Black Sea and Central Anatolia regions have been particularly hard hit, with flooding and landslides causing significant disruptions and casualties.In Kırşehir, a man named Mustafa Akar tragically lost his life after being swept away by floodwaters. In Kayseri’s Bünyan district, a landslide trapped 32 people in 8 vehicles, all of whom were safely evacuated. However, search efforts continue for one person who remains missing after being swept away by floodwaters. The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) has deployed a 150-person search and rescue team to assist in ongoing operations.Precautionary evacuations have taken place in several areas. In Samsun, 150 agricultural workers were moved to safety, while in Nevşehir, 15 people were evacuated due to floods and landslides. The heavy rainfall has also caused damage to infrastructure, with a rock formation in Göreme district collapsing and damaging several cars.The Meteorology General Directorate predicts that the adverse weather will continue, with heavy rain expected in Sinop, Samsun, and Ordu. Strong winds of up to 60 km/h are forecast for the Marmara region and parts of Eastern Anatolia. Temperatures are expected to drop slightly, with most areas experiencing temperatures around the seasonal average.Authorities are urging citizens to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. AFAD has emphasized the importance of heeding official warnings, while the Meteorological Authority has advised caution due to the potential for flooding, waterlogging, and strong winds.
Key points
- Turkey is experiencing severe weather conditions with heavy rainfall and strong winds across multiple regions.
- A red alert has been issued for Samsun and Ordu provinces due to extreme weather expectations.
- One death has been confirmed in Kırşehir, and one person remains missing in Kayseri due to flooding.
- Authorities have conducted evacuations and deployed search and rescue teams in affected areas.
- The adverse weather is expected to continue, with further warnings issued for heavy rain and strong winds.
