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Sudden and heavy rains in Mecca cause temporary negative effects on the infrastructure in the region.
Heavy rain and storms negatively affected life in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. In the images shared on social media, it was seen that the streets and roads turned into streams after the rain accompanied by thunder.
Due to the rain, puddles occurred in the streets and avenues. Saudi Arabian authorities warned the public to comply with the instructions for the safety of life and property. After the thunder and heavy rain, the streets turned into a lake.
Hundreds of Muslims in the Masjid al-Haram continued their prayers under the rain.

According to İSKİ data, the general occupancy rate of dams in Istanbul decreased to 39.28 percent as of September 14, 2026. Summer heat and increased consumption were effective in this rapid decline from 58.68 percent in July.

On September 14, 2026, 24 earthquakes occurred in Türkiye and its surroundings from 00:20:37 to 07:53:09. The largest earthquake occurred on the island of Crete at 01:05:07 with a magnitude of 3.4. Earthquakes were recorded and shared instantly by AFAD and Kandilli Observatory.

Temperatures in Europe and Türkiye continue to remain above seasonal norms due to the El Nino weather phenomenon. In mid-September, 43 degrees were measured in Adana. Long-term forecasts show the possibility of increased precipitation in southern and western Europe in October, with temperatures remaining above normal. While cold air inflows are expected in the second half of November, the warm air effect may cause rain instead of snow in December and January. While snowfall may remain below average in western and low-lying parts of Türkiye, snow potential will remain high in Eastern Anatolia due to the high altitude. The winter character in Istanbul and Marmara may be short and effective cold waves between warm periods rather than long-term cold.

Fires broke out in forests and grassy areas in Arnavutköy and Maltepe districts of Istanbul. While the fire in Arnavutköy was extinguished, the fire in Maltepe spread to the military zone. The intervention to the forest fire on the Ankara Kızılcahamam border continues.

A fire broke out in the forest area in Istanbul's Arnavutköy district, aerial intervention continues. In Maltepe, the fire that started in a grassy area and spread to the military area was extinguished by teams.
The General Directorate of Meteorology reported that air temperatures, which are above seasonal norms throughout the country, will drop by 4 to 8 degrees in the northern, central and western regions from the beginning of the week. Heavy rains are expected in some areas.