Rare July snowfall blankets highlands of Rize and Trabzon, Turkey
Rare snowfall blanketed high-altitude regions of Rize and Trabzon in northeastern Turkey in early July, creating a winter-like landscape amid peak summer.
Major wildfire near Çeşme, İzmir Province, Turkey leaves at least 2 dead
At least 2 fatalities have been reported as multiple wildfires were brought under control in Turkey on July 4, 2025. A massive wildfire ignited near Çeşme, İzmir Province, Turkey on July 2, burned over 10 500 ha (26 000 acres) before being brought under control on July 4, following strong winds and record heat that complicated firefighting operations.
Multiple wildfires ignite in western Türkiye, hundreds evacuated from İzmir
At least eight major wildfires erupted across western Türkiye between June 24 and 26, 2025, forcing evacuations, destroying homes, and threatening infrastructure across İzmir, Muğla, Antalya, Çanakkale, Bilecik, Hatay, and Sakarya.
M5.8 earthquake near Marmaris, Turkey kills one and injures 69
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS and EMSC as M5.8 hit the border region between Turkey and Greece at 23:17 UTC on June 2, 2025 (02:17 local time, June 3), at a depth of about 70 km (44 miles). As a result, one person died and 69 others were injured.
Istanbul earthquake raises concern over heightened seismic risk
An M6.2 earthquake struck Istanbul, Turkey, on April 23, 2025, injuring more than 350 people, damaging buildings, and prompting warnings from seismologist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür about the potential for an M7+ event. He called for urgent action to strengthen the city’s seismic preparedness.
Strong M6.2 earthquake hits Istanbul, Turkey, injuring over 350 people
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul, Turkey, at 09:49 UTC (12:49 local time) on April 23, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) and EMSC are reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Turkey struck by severe agricultural frost, one of the worst in recent history
Crops worth hundreds of millions of dollars have been reportedly damaged across Turkey as the worst agricultural frost event since 2014 struck the country during a three-day cold spell from April 10 to 12, 2025. Farmers across the country are trying desperate measures such as lighting fires around the crops to save them from the frost and avoid further losses.
Deadly landslide strikes Rize, leaving one dead and three injured, Turkey
A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall struck the Cayeli district of Rize, Turkey, on November 19, 2024. The disaster buried the ground floors of two adjacent apartment buildings under debris, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.
Long-lasting fireball observed over Adana, Turkey
A bright green fireball was observed over the skies of Adana in Turkey on Saturday night, October 26, 2024. The event lasted over 6 seconds before it disintegrated.
Early winter brings heavy snowfall to Turkey
A sudden and severe snowfall impacted various regions of Turkey, especially high-altitude areas, beginning in mid-October 2024. On October 21, the General Directorate of Meteorology issued a Yellow Alert for seven provinces, Samsun, Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize, Gümüşhane, and Artvin, warning of heavy rain and snowfall.
