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Snowfall in Kars in May covers villages and newly planted farmland

Occurred 19 May 2026·Detected 19 May 2026·
🇹🇷 Kars Province, northeastern Turkey1 reportEnded 29 May 2026
Natural CatastrophePropertyMarine Cargo

Unusually late snowfall in Kars, northeastern Turkey, has blanketed high-altitude villages and newly sown agricultural lands in May. Heavy rain gave way to snowfall, with accumulations covering elevated rural areas and recently planted crops. The event represents an out-of-season winter weather occurrence with potential agricultural damage implications.

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Impact verdict

Low impact. The event is localised to Kars province and primarily affects agricultural land and rural villages. While crop damage to newly planted fields is a concern, the geographic scope and reported severity suggest limited insured losses.

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Affected countries

🇹🇷 Turkey

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