Cold snap from Balkans to bring rain, 4-5°C drop across Turkey
Meteorological forecasts warn of heavy rain and thunderstorms starting Saturday, followed by a sharp temperature decline early next week.
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- Cold air mass from Balkans enters Turkey via Thrace on Saturday
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for Black Sea, Hatay, Erzincan, Ardahan
- Temperatures to drop 4-5°C Mon-Wed; daytime highs below 20°C in some cities
- Istanbul AKOM warns of heavy rain starting Sunday evening
- Summer-like conditions give way to autumn weather nationwide
Turkey is bracing for a significant weather shift as a cold air mass moves in from the Balkans starting Saturday. The system will enter through Thrace and spread to the Marmara, Aegean, western Mediterranean, and western Central Anatolia regions by Sunday, bringing widespread precipitation.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for today across the northern, central, and eastern Black Sea coasts, as well as coastal Hatay, Erzincan, and Ardahan. Other regions will see partly cloudy skies.
Temperatures are expected to fall 4 to 5 degrees Celsius between Monday and Wednesday, particularly in western and inland areas. Daytime highs in several cities could drop below 20°C, marking a decisive end to the lingering summer-like warmth.
Istanbul faces a wet week ahead. The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) has issued alerts for heavy downpours beginning Sunday evening, urging residents to take precautions against potential flash flooding.
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