18.07.2025 17:00
The Minister of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, Murat Kurum, announced that according to the data from the Meteorology, temperatures across the country will rise by 6-12 degrees starting from tomorrow. Emphasizing the health risks and the potential for forest fires that could arise from extreme heat, Minister Kurum stated, "We need to act more cautiously than ever."
According to the latest forecasts by the General Directorate of Meteorology, it is expected that air temperatures across the country will rise between 6 to 12 degrees starting tomorrow. This rapid increase will make the effects of the summer season felt much more intensely. Experts warn that the sudden rise in temperatures can seriously affect not only daily life but also health and environmental conditions.
THE TEMPERATURE WILL INCREASE BY 12 DEGREES ALL AT ONCE
The Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Murat Kurum, announced that temperatures across the country will rise by 6-12 degrees starting tomorrow.
Minister Kurum also drew attention to the increase in temperatures starting tomorrow in a post on his social media account, stating, "We have received data from our General Directorate of Meteorology. Temperatures across our country will rise by 6-12 degrees starting tomorrow. We need to be more cautious than ever to protect our health and prevent potential forest fires."
It is expected that temperatures will reach 37 degrees in Ankara, 36 in Istanbul, 40 in Izmir, 37 in Konya, 42 in Edirne, 39 in Bursa, 44 in Aydın, 41 in Muğla, 40 in Antalya, 39 in Adana, 45 in Diyarbakır, 32 in Erzurum, and 44 degrees in Şanlıurfa.
DOUBLE THREAT IS AT THE DOOR
The rise in temperatures poses a significant health risk, especially for the elderly, children, and individuals with chronic illnesses. Extreme heat can lead to many issues such as heat stroke, fatigue, dizziness, and fluid loss. Experts emphasize that it is necessary to avoid going outside during the hottest hours of the day, which are between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM, to rest in the shade, and to consume plenty of fluids.
On the other hand, rising temperatures also increase the risk of forest fires. Authorities warn against lighting fires in forested areas, throwing cigarette butts into the environment, and engaging in any activities that could create sparks.
MINISTER KURUM: WE MUST BE MORE CAUTIOUS
The former Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Murat Kurum, also made a post on social media regarding the issue, warning citizens. Kurum stated, "We need to be more cautious than ever to protect our health and prevent potential forest fires."