The General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM) has issued heavy rain warnings covering many regions of Turkey for Thursday, May 14, 2026. In the meteorological evaluations numbered 306, 307, 308, 309 and 310 announced by the institution; It was reported that showers and thunderstorms will be effective throughout the day, and in some regions the rains will continue until the morning of May 15. According to MGM data, locally heavy rainfall is expected in the south of Marmara, the Aegean, Central Anatolia, the Western and Central Black Sea and the inner parts of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Authorities; He explained that citizens should be cautious against sudden floods, floods, lightning, hail, strong winds and transportation disruptions. Rain will start in the morning in Marmara and the Aegean. According to forecasts, the rainy weather will affect the southern parts of Marmara and the Aegean Region as of 09.00 on Thursday, May 14. Heavy showers are expected to continue until the evening hours. The provinces and regions where rainfall is expected are listed as follows: Eastern districts of Çanakkale, southern and western parts of Balıkesir, inner regions of İzmir, Manisa, east of Aydın, south and east of Bursa, Bilecik, Kütahya, Afyonkarahisar, Denizli.
Meteorology drew attention to the risk of flooding in low-elevation areas, especially due to short-term heavy rainfall. It will increase its effect after noon in Central Anatolia. Rainfall is expected to be effective in a wide area in the Central Anatolia Region from noon onwards. According to MGM’s assessment, strong thunderstorms are expected to last until midnight. Ankara, Eskişehir, Çankırı, Yozgat, Sivas, Nevşehir, Aksaray, Kayseri and Niğde were among the provinces that were warned.
In addition, a heavy rainfall forecast was shared in the northern and western parts of Konya. It was reported that the rains will be locally effective in the eastern districts of Burdur and throughout Isparta between 12.00 and 21.00. Warning for the Black Sea Region Until Midnight. The showers expected in the Western and Central Black Sea region are expected to start at noon and last until night hours. According to the warning of Meteorology, the provinces expected to be affected by the rains are as follows: Bolu Düzce Karabük Kastamonu Sinop Inner parts of Zonguldak Inner parts of Bartın Samsun Amasya Çorum Tokat Ordu Giresun Authorities stated that citizens in the region should be careful against lightning and strong winds.
Rains in the Eastern Mediterranean will last until Friday morning. The rains expected in the inner and northern parts of Mersin, Adana and Osmaniye and the west of Kahramanmaraş are expected to last longer than other regions. The General Directorate of Meteorology announced that heavy showers in the region will begin at 13.00 on Thursday, May 14, and will continue until 06.00 on Friday, May 15. Flood, Hail and Transportation Warning from MGM Meteorological experts asked citizens to follow official warnings against the negativities that may occur with heavy rains.
The risks highlighted in the statement were listed as follows: Sudden floods and floods Lightning strike Local hail Strong winds and short-term storms Possibility of tornado formation Reduced visibility in traffic Authorities also stated that caution should be exercised in stream beds, sloping lands and areas where water accumulation may occur.
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