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.
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.
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