Heavy rain and flood risk in western provinces on Tuesday
The General Directorate of Meteorology said in its warning No. 555, published on 2 November, that heavy showers are expected locally in the west from Tuesday morning, 3 November, until the morning of 4 November. Areas expected to be affected include İzmir, Aydın, Muğla, Çanakkale, Edirne, Manisa and western Balıkesir. The warning calls for caution against the risks of flooding, flash floods, lightning, tornadoes on coasts and disruption to transport.
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What does it mean?
From Tuesday morning, heavy rain may fall in a short time in some western provinces. Traffic disruption, puddles and flooding may occur, so caution is needed for travel and outdoor work.
Who is affected?
People living in the western provinces covered by the warning, and people travelling or staying on the coast during these hours.
What changes?
A separate warning published for the Aegean coast on 2 November had drawn attention to rain in İzmir, Aydın and western Balıkesir that afternoon. This new warning is valid for Tuesday, 3 November.