Turkey’s Directorate General of Meteorology has issued updated weather forecasts predicting heavy rainfall across multiple cities. A yellow alert has been issued for seventeen cities today and twenty-three tomorrow. Istanbul is among the cities under alert, with authorities warning of potentially disruptive weather conditions. Istanbul’s AKOM (Coordination Center) is providing hourly updates on anticipated events. According to AKOM’s statement, rainfall will intensify starting Friday morning, bringing strong, gale-force winds and localized heavy downpours throughout Istanbul. Citizens are urged to exercise caution and take necessary precautions due to the expected severe weather.