When will the scorching heat come to an end? The expert has provided a date.

24.07.2025 13:52

As citizens try to cope with extreme heat that threatens their health, meteorology expert Ahmet Köse, who was a guest on Haberler.com, provided the expected information. Warning about "thermal shock," Köse stated, "The heat wave will begin to lose some of its intensity in the western parts of the country starting from Sunday. On Monday, temperatures in the northern regions of the country will drop to 32-33 degrees."

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A heat wave coming from Africa and the Gulf has affected Turkey. In the megacity Istanbul, the felt temperature has reached 56 degrees, while citizens are trying to cope with the scorching heat. Extreme temperatures also bring risks such as heart attacks, strokes, and thermal shock.

Ahmet Köse, the Second President of the Meteorology Engineers Chamber, who was a guest on Haberler.com to evaluate the situation, answered the questions of the host Melis Yaşar. "There is a felt temperature of 56 degrees in Istanbul. There may be sunstroke, thermal shock, and loss of consciousness," warned the meteorology expert, who provided the date that millions have been waiting for.

AFTER SUNDAY, TEMPERATURES WILL DROP

In response to the question "When will it cool down," Köse joked, "Let me give you the good news, we will cool down around October." Indicating Sunday, Köse used the following expressions:

"We are still in the middle of a hot summer, but this heat wave we are experiencing will start to lose its effect in the western parts of the country from Sunday. However, we will continue to experience these temperatures in the Aegean region, Central Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia, and Southeastern Anatolia. Under these conditions, the luckiest group is the people of Trabzon. The coolest place is the Black Sea. The Eastern Black Sea region. Right now, these are the coolest places in our country. In all other areas, the heat wave will still be effective until Sunday."

TEMPERATURES DROP IN THE NORTH, RISE IN THE SOUTH

Pointing out the regional differences in temperatures, Köse stated that a slight drop is expected in the north starting Monday, but temperatures will continue to rise in the south and interior regions, saying:

"On Monday, temperatures in the northern parts of the country will drop to 32-33 degrees. However, in the interior regions, Central Anatolia, the Aegean region, Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia, temperatures will still be above 38 degrees. In the areas around Şanlıurfa, Mardin, and Diyarbakır, temperatures of 47-48 degrees will be measured in the shade."

THE COUNTRY WILL REMAIN ABOVE SEASONAL NORMS

Köse emphasized that even if temperatures drop by a few degrees, they will continue to remain above seasonal norms: "Our country will continue to be under the influence of hot and scorching weather until Sunday evening. On Sunday, temperatures in the northern parts of the country will cool down by 3-5 degrees along with the week. However, they will still remain above seasonal norms. During this period, our coolest place will be the Eastern Black Sea region. Other than that, Marmara will be around 37-38 degrees. The Aegean region, around Aydın and İzmir, will be in the 40-degree range. Antalya, Isparta, and Adana will be around 37-40 degrees. In the Eastern Anatolia and Southeastern Anatolia regions, sometimes in Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır, and Mardin, temperatures will be around 44 to 47 degrees. The coolest places are the Black Sea region. As I mentioned earlier, in Trabzon, Rize, and Artvin, daytime maximum temperatures will be in the range of 26 to 30 degrees," he said.

WATER CONSERVATION AND FOREST FIRE WARNING

Ahmet Köse pointed out that the dams are at critical levels and called for water conservation. Additionally, he warned to avoid leaving glass pieces and lighting barbecues in forested areas to minimize the risk of forest fires that increase in hot weather.

“DO NOT GO OUT BETWEEN 10:00 AM AND 5:00 PM”

Ahmet Köse stated that especially between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, it is necessary not to go outside. "Staying in the sun for more than 15 minutes during these hours poses a serious health risk. During this period, the elderly, children, those with chronic illnesses, and pregnant women should be especially careful," he warned.

WHAT IS THERMAL SHOCK?

The physiological stress and response that the body experiences due to sudden temperature changes is defined as "thermal shock." It occurs especially when moving suddenly from a very hot environment to a very cold one (or vice versa).

This condition can affect the heart, respiratory, and nervous systems and can even pose a life-threatening risk in some cases.