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Heavy rain, snow and strong winds forecast across Turkey
Turkey’s meteorology authority forecast rain, snow and strong winds across the country.
Rain and showers are expected along the Black Sea coast and in several other areas, while some inland and eastern districts may get sleet or snow.
Heavy rain is expected on the central and eastern Black Sea coasts, as well as around Şırnak, Hakkari and Siirt.
Rize and coastal Artvin face very heavy to severe rain, which could cause flooding, landslides and travel disruption.
Winds may reach 40 to 70 kilometres per hour in several regions, including the Aegean coast, the Mediterranean and parts of the Black Sea.
Temperatures are expected to fall by 4 to 6 degrees in inland and eastern areas and remain below seasonal averages.
The authority advises people in affected areas to take care; the forecast gives no further update or next step.
Turkey’s meteorological agency forecast heavy rain, snow and strong winds across parts of the country.
Rain was expected along the Black Sea coast and in several other provinces, while snow or sleet was forecast in inland and eastern areas.
Rainfall was expected to be especially heavy in parts of the central and eastern Black Sea region and in Şırnak, Hakkari and Siirt.
Rize and coastal Artvin were forecast to face very heavy or severe rain.
Winds of 40 to 70 kilometres per hour were expected in several regions, and officials warned of possible flooding, landslides and transport disruption.
- Who
- Turkey’s General Directorate of Meteorology issued the forecast.
- What
- Heavy rain, snow or sleet, and strong winds were forecast in parts of Turkey.
- When
- The forecast was published on November 8, 2026.
- Where
- Across Turkey, with heavy rain forecast in parts of the Black Sea region and in Şırnak, Hakkari and Siirt.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Publication date
- November 8, 2026
- Expected wind speed
- 40–70 kilometres per hour in some areas
- Very heavy or severe rain
- Rize and coastal Artvin
- Heavy rain
- Parts of the central and eastern Black Sea coast, Şırnak, Hakkari and Siirt
- Expected temperature drop
- 4–6 degrees in inland and eastern areas