23.07.2025 09:24
Turkey is under the influence of extreme heat; a "very dangerous" warning has been issued for the next 48 hours, especially in Istanbul. It has been stated that temperatures reaching 42 degrees in the shade, resulting from the combination of heat waves from Africa and the Persian Gulf, will become even more oppressive with the increasing humidity.
Turkey has started to experience the hottest days of the summer of 2025. While temperatures exceeded 40 degrees in many cities yesterday, today the weather has become even more scorching. The General Directorate of Meteorology has issued warnings, stating that rain is expected in some regions, and has called on millions of citizens living in metropolitan areas to be cautious about high temperatures and humidity.
ISTANBUL FACES A VERY DANGEROUS 48 HOURS
In a statement made on the social media account of Hava Forum, it was noted that a second heat system coming from the Basra region has been added to the African-origin heat wave affecting Turkey. Especially for Istanbul, warnings are being made that "42 degrees can be measured in the shade in Istanbul. Even on Wednesday evening, the temperature will be 30 degrees. The humidity will also increase, and a very dangerous 48 hours is starting in the city."
HEAVY RAINFALL WILL AFFECT SOME CITIES
The General Directorate of Meteorology reported that mostly clear and open weather is expected in the majority of the country, but local showers and thunderstorms may occur in the surroundings of Ardahan, as well as in the inner parts of Giresun, Trabzon, Rize, Artvin, and the northern districts of Kars.
TEMPERATURES ARE WELL ABOVE SEASONAL NORMS
According to the information on the Meteorology website, temperatures are currently 6 to 12 degrees above seasonal norms. In Adıyaman, Aydın, Batman, Diyarbakır, Manisa, and Şanlıurfa, temperatures have exceeded 40 degrees.
DENSE HUMIDITY WILL BE CARRIED
It has been stated that humidity has remained low in Istanbul so far, but warnings indicate that dense humidity will be carried from the Black Sea starting Wednesday night. Experts emphasize that the perceived temperature will rise even more with the humidity.