Orange-level warning for Muğla: Heavy rain is expected starting Sunday afternoon

The 4th Regional Directorate of Meteorology has issued an orange-level warning due to thunderstorms and heavy downpours expected to affect the entire Muğla province.

According to the latest assessments, the rain is expected to begin around noon on Sunday, November 1, and is forecast to reach 21–50 kilograms per square meter initially, rising to 51–100 kilograms per square meter in some areas after evening.

The conditions will persist for three days

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue intermittently on Monday and Tuesday as well. The Meteorological Service reported that the rainfall will be particularly heavy in the coastal areas of Muğla. The warning will be in effect from 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, until 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Temperatures in the region are expected to drop by 1 to 3 degrees, and winds are forecast to be strong in some areas during the rain.

Flood, Landslide, and Tornado Warning

Authorities urged citizens to be cautious and take precautions against adverse conditions such as flash floods, flooding, landslides, lightning, hail, transportation disruptions, strong winds, and tornadoes.

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change also posted on its social media account: “According to the latest assessments by our General Directorate of Meteorology; Heavy and intense rainfall is expected tomorrow in Muğla and İzmir; an orange alert is in effect for Muğla, and a yellow alert is in effect for İzmir and Aydın. Let’s take precautions against the risk of flash floods, flooding, landslides, lightning, hail, and tornadoes; let’s follow the latest alerts.”