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July rainfall rises in Türkiye, boosting crop yield expectations
Average rainfall in Türkiye reached 18.4 millimeters in July, up 92 percent from the same month last year. Rainfall in the first 10 months of the 2026 water year reached its highest level in 66 years, raising expectations that agricultural yields and production volumes will meet forecasts.
July rainfall in Türkiye had a positive effect on agricultural production conditions. Average rainfall during the month reached 18.4 millimeters, 18 percent above the long-term average and 92 percent higher than in the same month last year.
Rainfall during the 10 months of the 2026 water year, covering the period from October 1, 2025, to July 31, was 30 percent above normal and 76 percent higher than in the same period last year. Water-year rainfall during this period reached its highest level in 66 years.
July was the 19th hottest in the past 56 years
July temperatures were measured at 0.3 degrees Celsius above the 1991–2020 average. As a result, July ranked as the 19th hottest July in the past 56 years.
The filling rate of dams used for irrigation rose to 72.6 percent as of July 1. This rate pointed to a stronger water-reserve outlook compared with last year.
Soil moisture supported plant development
As of July in the 2025–2026 agricultural year, meteorological and agricultural conditions across Türkiye remained favorable. Increased rainfall raised soil moisture, supporting the development of field crops, particularly cereals.
While cereal harvesting began in some regions due to climatic conditions, it was largely completed in others. Crop development generally progressed normally and healthily in the Marmara, Aegean, Mediterranean, Central Anatolia, Black Sea, Eastern Anatolia and Southeastern Anatolia regions.
No agricultural drought risk
As rainfall remained at or above seasonal norms, no agricultural drought risk was identified. However, excessive rainfall may cause plant-health problems in some regions, and regional disease risks are being monitored.
Current climate and soil-moisture conditions point to high yield potential for production. If meteorological conditions continue, yields and production volumes for cereals and other agricultural products are expected to meet forecasts.
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