
AI-generated summary
Dust transport originating from Syria reduces the air quality in the region.
The intense dust transport that suddenly took effect in the afternoon in Şanlıurfa had a negative impact on life. While visibility decreased due to the dust cloud felt in Haliliye, Karaköprü, Eyyübiye, Harran and Ceylanpınar districts, the sky turned gray.
In the statement made by Meteorology, it was stated that the dust transport originating from Syria is expected to continue its effect, sometimes intensely, in the areas of Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır, Mardin and Batman until noon on Tuesday.
Some citizens were seen wearing masks to protect themselves from dust.
In the statement, citizens were asked to be careful and cautious against negativities such as a decrease in air quality, slush in places where it rains and disruptions in transportation. (DHA)
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Dust transport will continue its effect until noon on Tuesday.
Likely · Within days

Based on the data of the General Directorate of Meteorology, the Ministry of Internal Affairs warned citizens against negative effects such as sudden floods and transportation disruptions due to heavy showers and thunderstorms expected in many provinces of Türkiye.

A short-term heavy rain in the morning hours caused floods in the district center and rural neighborhoods. In the district where the avenues and streets turned into a lake, there were disruptions in traffic and stranded drivers were rescued.
According to WWF's 2026 Living Planet Report, wildlife populations decreased by 73 percent between 1970 and 2022. While the biggest decline was seen in freshwater ecosystems, it was emphasized that nature could recover with the transformation of energy, food and financial systems.
Heavy rain in Mersin's Silifke district turned into a flood. Vehicles were stranded as the roads were filled with water, and Silifke State Hospital road was closed to transportation. Teams continue their rescue efforts.

Due to the heavy rain in Mersin and the muddy water coming from the mountains, floods occurred in Alakuzu, Oğulpınar and Fevzipaşa neighborhoods and Silifke district, houses and barns were flooded, and vehicles stranded on the roads were rescued.

Due to the short-term heavy rain in Mersin, floods occurred in Alakuzu, Oğulpınar and Fevzipaşa neighborhoods, houses and barns were flooded, and vehicles stranded on the roads were rescued.