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The General Directorate of Meteorology issued a weather warning based on the latest evaluations and information received from the weather radar.
According to the statement made by the General Directorate of Meteorology, according to the latest evaluations and information received from the meteorological radar, locally strong showers and thunderstorms are expected in Şanlıurfa and Mardin areas until the morning hours.
It is necessary to be careful and cautious against negativities such as sudden floods, floods, lightning, local hail, disruptions in transportation, strong winds and the risk of tornadoes during rainfall.
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