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Turkey warns of heavy rain in several regions on Oct. 29
Turkey’s interior minister warned of heavy rain expected in several parts of the country on Thursday, Oct.
29.
The orange-alert provinces are Muğla, Antalya, Mersin and Adana, while other provinces have yellow alerts.
Forecasters warned of possible flooding, lightning and strong winds.
The warnings are intended to help people protect their lives and property during severe weather.
AFAD is coordinating precautions with relevant agencies and monitoring developments.
Çiftçi urged people to follow official weather and emergency guidance and stay away from situations that could put them at risk.
Turkey’s Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi warned that heavy showers and thunderstorms were expected in several regions on Oct. 29.
Muğla, Antalya, Mersin and Adana were among the provinces under orange-code alerts, while other provinces were under yellow-code alerts.
Authorities warned of possible flooding, water inundation, lightning and strong winds.
Çiftçi said agencies were taking precautions and monitoring developments under AFAD’s coordination.
He urged people to follow official warnings and avoid situations that could put their lives or property at risk.
- Who
- Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi issued the warning.
- What
- Heavy showers and thunderstorms were forecast, with risks including flooding, lightning and strong winds.
- When
- Oct. 29, 2026.
- Where
- Several regions of Turkey, including orange-alert provinces Muğla, Antalya, Mersin and Adana.
- Why
- The Turkish Meteorological General Directorate forecast severe rain and thunderstorms.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Çiftçi issued a warning about heavy rain expected the following day.
Heavy showers and thunderstorms were forecast in several regions of Turkey.
- Forecast date
- Oct. 29, 2026
- Orange-alert provinces
- Muğla, Antalya, Mersin and Adana
- Expected weather
- Heavy showers and thunderstorms
- Possible hazards
- Flooding, water inundation, lightning and strong winds
- Coordination
- AFAD
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Timely precautions save lives.
We are taking the necessary precautions against possible risks with the relevant institutions under AFAD’s coordination, and closely monitoring developments.
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