26.08.2026 17:01
In Şanlıurfa, with the wind increasing its intensity in the afternoon, the city center was covered by a dense dust cloud. In the city, which is generally accustomed to dust transport coming from the south over Syria, this time it was noteworthy that the dust cloud came from the north. The dense dust layer, which quickly changed the color of the sky, reduced visibility and caused disruptions in daily life and traffic.
An extraordinary meteorological event occurred in Şanlıurfa. The city, which is affected every year especially by dust clouds coming from Syria on the country's southern border, this time faced a dense dust layer coming from a different direction.
As the wind speed increased in the afternoon, a dust cloud coming from the north covered Şanlıurfa. The dust layer, advancing rapidly toward the city center, changed the appearance of the sky in a short time.
THIS TIME IT CAME FROM THE NORTH
While air movements from the south were mostly effective in previous dust transport events in Şanlıurfa, this time the situation developed differently.
The dense dust layer moving from the northern corridor advanced toward the city center with the effect of the wind. The fact that the dust cloud came from the north, contrary to usual, was the most striking point of this weather event.
As the dense dust reached the city center, the color of the sky changed in a short time, and the weather event affecting the city caused difficult moments for citizens.
VISIBILITY DECREASED SIGNIFICANTLY
After the dust cloud intensified its effect, there was a significant decrease in visibility in the center of Şanlıurfa. The dense dust layer, moving with the wind, caused negativities not only in daily life but also in traffic.
While drivers had difficulty moving forward due to reduced visibility, the dense dust layer in the city also affected citizens in open areas.