Istanbul Governor's Office issues heavy rain warning for megacity

According to the Turkish State Meteorological Service, heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected from morning until evening today. The Governor's Office urged caution against flooding, lightning, and transportation disruptions.

Scraper SystemJuly 04, 2026, 01:30 PM

Istanbul Governor's Office issues heavy rain warning for megacity

The Istanbul Governor's Office issued a heavy rain warning for the megacity. In its statement, the Governor's Office said that according to the Turkish State Meteorological Service, heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected from morning until evening today.

According to the Turkish State Meteorological Service, heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected in Istanbul from morning until evening today.

Winds are expected to blow from the north at moderate strength, occasionally strong (40-60 km/h). The Governor's Office called for caution and preparedness against adverse conditions such as flooding, lightning, local small-scale hail, and transportation disruptions that may be caused by the heavy rain and wind.