Heavy rains cause flooding in Hatay
Heavy rains which started on May 24 morning, following warnings from the State Meteorological Service, have caused significant flooding in the southern province of Hatay.
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Heavy rains which started on May 24 morning, following warnings from the State Meteorological Service, have caused significant flooding in the southern province of Hatay.
With torrential rains creating a ruckus and bringing life to a standstill in the capital Ankara, Turkish State Meteorological Services has issued a “yellow alert” for 27 provinces, warning citizens to exercise caution against possible hazards.
Due to the heavy rainfall that started in the morning hours of May 17 and accidents that have occurred at some points of the city, traffic was jammed once again in Istanbul.
The temperature is expected to reach more than 30 degrees in some parts of the country, with some occurrence of sudden rain showers, the Turkish State Meteorological Services has announced.
As the cold weather continues to show its effect in May, thunderstorms and heavy rainfalls are expected in the western parts of the country, the Turkish State Meteorological Services has announced, warning seven provinces with a “yellow code” alert.