On an unspecified date, Turkey's Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Murat Kurum, issued severe weather warnings for 41 cities. The warnings include 36 cities receiving yellow alerts and 5 cities receiving orange alerts. The minister emphasized the importance of taking precautions and following weather warnings.
The yellow alerts indicate a need for heightened awareness and preparation, while the orange alerts signal a greater likelihood of impact, prompting authorities to recommend more concrete protective measures. The minister highlighted that the warnings were issued to ensure the safety of citizens and to help them prepare for the severe weather.
The minister noted that the orange alerts would apply to Bursa, Sakarya, Kocaeli, and Yalova, as well as the Anatolian side of Istanbul. These locations were highlighted due to their expected heavy rainfall. The remaining 36 provinces receiving yellow alerts were not listed individually, but the minister confirmed that they span a broad geographic area across the nation, covering various regions beyond the Marmara area.
He specifically mentioned the need to stay away from flood-prone zones and to follow local emergency instructions.
Murat Kurum urged citizens to stay informed by following official meteorological updates and to avoid situations that could create risk. He specifically mentioned the need to stay away from flood-prone zones and to follow local emergency instructions. The minister’s remarks were framed as a reminder that individual vigilance complements institutional preparedness.
The minister noted that heavy rain was expected to continue, particularly in Istanbul and its surrounding areas. He referenced a specific orange alert issued by the Meteorology General Directorate for the Anatolian side of Istanbul, indicating that the weather system was not a passing shower but a sustained period of precipitation.
The minister concluded by confirming that the meteorological warnings, including orange alerts for Bursa, Sakarya, Kocaeli, and Yalova, and yellow alerts for the other 36 provinces, were already in effect. He described the situation as one requiring coordinated action between national agencies, local municipalities, and the public. By presenting the warnings as a unified set of instructions, the minister aimed to align efforts across the country’s administrative layers toward a common goal of minimizing disruption and ensuring safety.