27.07.2026 18:11
Thermometers showed 48 degrees Celsius in Şanlıurfa, one of Turkey's hottest cities. While silence prevailed in the city, the few people who went outside tried to cool off in parks or by fountains.
Above-normal temperatures are negatively affecting daily life in Şanlıurfa. Citizens trying to escape the heat attempt to cool off in parks or near fountains.
STREETS IN ŞANLIURFA REMAIN QUIET
Some citizens were seen trying to protect themselves from the heat by drinking water, while others used hats. Mustafa Açıkgöz, a resident of the city, stated that the weather is very hot and that he does not go out except for necessary errands.
GAZİANTEP
In Gaziantep, the hot weather has caused the city's busy streets and avenues to remain calm.
At Festival Park and Kavaklık Park on Milli Egemenlik Boulevard, citizens preferred to sit in shaded areas.
During the midday hours when the sun's effect intensified, citizens spent time in shaded and enclosed areas.
Despite the hot weather, kebab master Doğan Gündeş, who works at the grill, said, "If it's 40 degrees outside, we feel 60 degrees here, but we have to work despite the heat. Our colleagues working in front of the oven have it even harder."
KAHRAMANMARAŞ
In Kahramanmaraş, due to the hot weather, a decrease in density was observed at Milli İrade Square, Demokrasi Square, Necmeddin Erbakan Boulevard, and Alparslan Türkeş Boulevard.
While those bothered by the heat spent time in parks and shaded areas, some preferred closed shopping malls to cool off.
Thermometers in the city center showed 35 degrees.
KİLİS
In Kilis, where a temperature of 34 degrees was measured, those looking to cool off spent time at pools, shaded areas, parks, and gardens.
Due to the hot weather intensifying during midday hours, citizens preferred shaded and enclosed areas.
In one of the city's most crowded places, Cumhuriyet Street and Cumhuriyet Square, calmness was observed due to the hot weather.