Yellow code alert for heavy showers and storm issued for Marmara and 23 provinces
The General Directorate of Meteorology and AKOM warned citizens against expected adverse weather conditions in twenty-three provinces, including Istanbul.
According to the latest statements made by Meteorology and AKOM, heavy showers and storms with a yellow code alert are expected in 23 provinces, particularly in the Marmara Region. Authorities urged citizens to be cautious against potential negative conditions.
Warning from Meteorology and AKOM
In statements issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology and AKOM, a yellow code alert for heavy showers and storms was issued for 23 provinces across the country, starting primarily with the Marmara Region.
List of affected provinces
Among the provinces given a yellow code are Istanbul, Adana, Adıyaman, Balıkesir, Bingöl, Bitlis, Çanakkale, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Hatay, Mersin, Kastamonu, Kırklareli, Kocaeli, Malatya, Kahramanmaraş, Muş, Siirt, Sinop, Tekirdağ, Şanlıurfa, Batman, and Osmaniye.
Details for Istanbul and Marmara
In the Marmara Region, locally heavy precipitation is forecasted starting from the early hours of Friday, October 2, 2026, in the eastern part of Kırklareli and the northern part of Tekirdağ, and from the morning hours in Istanbul, western Kocaeli, eastern Çanakkale, and northern Balıkesir.
The precipitation expected in Istanbul is anticipated to spread across the entire province starting from the evening hours and continue intermittently until Saturday morning.
Potential risks and precautions
Authorities emphasized that citizens must be cautious and take precautions against adverse conditions such as floods, water inundations, lightning, strong winds, and disruptions in transportation.