66 Meteorological Disasters in Turkey in a Single Month! Floods and Storms Were Most Common
Turkey recorded 66 weather disasters in September 2026, with heavy rainfall, floods, and storms making up 61% of the events, according to official data.

Data regarding extreme weather events in Turkey for the month of September has been released. The September 2026 Agricultural Meteorology Bulletin of the Turkish State Meteorological Service revealed that a total of 66 meteorological disasters of various types were recorded across the country.
Heavy Rainfall and Floods Take First Place
While 24 heavy rainfall and flood events were recorded in September, there were 16 storms, 9 landslides, 7 hail events, and 7 lightning strikes. Additionally, 2 forest fires and 1 sandstorm were logged.
61 Percent of Disasters Consisted of Floods and Storms
According to the data, approximately 61 percent of the meteorological disasters consisted of heavy rainfall, flood, and storm events.
The published table once again brought to the agenda the importance of precautions against precipitation-induced floods in residential areas and early warning systems.



