Critical warning from Meteorology for 16 provinces: Heavy rain, flooding and snow expected

Turkey’s meteorological agency has issued a critical warning for 16 provinces starting Friday morning, November 6, forecasting heavy rainfall that may turn into sleet and snow in higher elevations. Officials cautioned against flooding, landslides and transport disruptions as the weather system moves across the country. The alert matters because the affected regions could face rapid surface water accumulation and hazardous road conditions, particularly in elevated areas where rain is expected to shift to snow. What to watch next is whether the agency expands the warning to additional provinces or upgrades it as the system develops through the weekend.