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Heavy thunderstorms forecast in parts of southeastern Turkey
Turkey’s Meteorological General Directorate has warned of locally heavy rain and thunderstorms on Monday.
The forecast covers Gaziantep, Kilis, Adıyaman, Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır, Bingöl, Mardin, Batman, Hatay and Tunceli.
It also includes eastern Elazığ and southeastern parts of Kahramanmaraş and Osmaniye.
The rain is expected to come intermittently and may be strong in some places.
Sudden flooding, water entering buildings, lightning and local hail are possible.
Strong winds during the rain could also disrupt travel.
People in the affected areas are advised to stay alert and take precautions.
Turkey’s Meteorology General Directorate warned of locally heavy thunderstorms in parts of the country’s southeast.
The storms are forecast for the following day, with intermittent heavy rain in several provinces and parts of others.
Possible impacts include flash floods, flooding, lightning, local hail, strong winds during rainfall and transport disruption.
Authorities urged people to be careful and take precautions.
- Who
- Turkey’s Meteorology General Directorate issued the warning.
- What
- Intermittent, locally heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast.
- When
- The following day, according to the article published on 11 October 2026.
- Where
- Gaziantep, Kilis, Adıyaman, Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır, Bingöl, Mardin, Batman, Hatay and Tunceli, as well as eastern Elazığ and southeastern Kahramanmaraş and Osmaniye.
- Why
- The warning highlights possible flash floods, flooding, lightning, local hail, strong winds and transport disruption.
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- Forecast timing
- The following day, as reported on 11 October 2026
- Provinces named
- Gaziantep, Kilis, Adıyaman, Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır, Bingöl, Mardin, Batman, Hatay and Tunceli
- Partly affected provinces
- Eastern Elazığ; southeastern Kahramanmaraş and Osmaniye
- Possible hazards
- Flash floods, flooding, lightning, local hail, strong winds and transport disruption
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