Zeynep AzizISTANBUL, October 18, 2026 — Recent torrential rain in Istanbul has caused deadly flooding and widespread disruption, renewing questions about the readiness of urban infrastructure for increasingly severe downpours. Authorities…
Zeynep AzizA volunteer firefighter has died after smoke exposure while crews and residents continue efforts to contain fires in Antalya and Adana.
Zeynep AzizA fast-moving wildfire in Antalya has prompted large-scale evacuations, road closures and an extensive aerial and ground response.
Zeynep AzizA magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Balıkesir Province, damaging buildings and renewing concern in communities already affected by earlier seismic activity.
Mehmut NaserA magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit Kütahya Province, damaging houses in Simav district and sending residents into open areas.
Zeynep AzizA magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Balıkesir Province, damaging or destroying houses in Sındırgı weeks after a stronger tremor hit the same area.
Zeynep AzizA forestry worker was killed when a fire engine responding to a wildfire left the road and fell into a ditch in Hasanbeyli district of Osmaniye Province.
Mehmut NaserA magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Balıkesir Province in western Turkey, killing one person, injuring dozens and damaging buildings around Sındırgı.
Mehmut NaserA wildfire in Dörtyol district of Hatay Province prompted authorities to evacuate about 920 homes as crews worked to prevent flames from reaching populated areas.
Zeynep AzizA magnitude 7.0 Aegean earthquake caused deadly building collapses and flooding in İzmir and on the Greek island of Samos.
