Tornadoes destroy 202 ha (500 acres) of greenhouses in Antalya, Turkey
Multiple tornadoes hit Antalya Province, Turkey, late on January 26, 2026, causing major damage to coastal and inland districts. Hundreds of acres of fruit and vegetable crops across greenhouses in the province were damaged by the tornadoes, while much of the region reeled from the recent flooding.
Damaged greenhouses in Antalya, Turkey, after tornadoes on January 26, 2026. Credit: Mustafa Geyikçi
Severe storms moved across southwestern Turkey late on January 26, producing several tornadoes that struck districts of Antalya Province. Significant damage was reported across Kumluca, Finike, Aksu, and Manavgat.
Strong winds and tornadoes ripped off roofs, shattered windows, and overturned solar water heaters in residential neighborhoods.
Initial estimates suggest around 202 ha (500 acres) of crops were damaged across the districts of Kumluca, Finike, Kepez, Aksu, Demre, Kaş, and Serik. Most of the damage affected fruit and vegetable crops, with farmers reporting total crop losses in some areas as tornadoes caused structural collapses and ripped coverings from greenhouses.
Boats were torn from their moorings and thrown ashore along the Aksu River by the tornadoes, while piers and riverside installations were damaged or destroyed. Traffic signs, trees, and streetlights were blown down, blocking several local roads during the night.
The tornado outbreak followed days of heavy rainfall across the province, triggering flooding in multiple areas over the past week. Rainfall totals in the Döşemealtı and Konyaaltı districts reached 68.8 mm (2.71 inches) in 24 hours between January 25 and 26.
Heavy rainfall had begun affecting Antalya Province earlier last week, with Kemer recording 157.2 mm (6.19 inches) of rain in 24 hours between January 22 and 23. Meanwhile, Kumluca recorded 115.8 mm (4.56 inches), Kuşadası 107.8 mm (4.24 inches), and Serik 105.2 mm (4.14 inches) during the same period.
The tornadoes worsened flood impacts, prompting Antalya Metropolitan Municipality to deploy 714 personnel and 374 vehicles, including firefighters, water management teams, and units from multiple municipal departments.
Damaged greenhouses in Antalya after tornadoes on Jnaury 26, 2026. Credit: Mustafa Geyikçi- Flood damage in Kemer on January 28, 2026. Credit: Kemer Kaymakamlığı
- Damaged greenhouses in Antalya, Turkey after tornadoes on January 26, 2026. Credit: Mustafa Geyikçi
- Flood damage in Kemer on January 28, 2026,
Emergency teams worked overnight to clear debris, reopen transport routes, and restore electricity. Power outages were reported in parts of Aksu and Manavgat, with municipal services coordinating recovery efforts through the morning of January 27. Despite the widespread damage, officials confirmed no deaths or serious injuries.
Cleanup operations and damage assessments continued through January 27, under the coordination of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality and local disaster response units. The Turkish State Meteorological Service (MGM) maintained storm warnings for parts of southern Turkey as unstable conditions persisted eastward.
References:
1 Tornado hits greenhouses in Antalya – Ekonomigazetesi – January 27, 2025
2 Antalya authorities mobilize amid severe rain, tornado damage – Hurriyet Daily – January 28, 2026
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