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Turkey hit by tropical heatwave from Africa
Turkey is experiencing a significant tropical heatwave originating from Africa, which is expected to persist until August 27. According to Prof. Dr. Murat Türkeş of Boğaziçi University, temperatures across much of the country may rise 3 to 6 degrees Celsius above seasonal norms.
Extreme temperatures have been recorded across various regions. In Bodrum, the perceived temperature reached 45 degrees Celsius due to high humidity and low wind. In Eskişehir, the Sarıcakaya district recorded a high of 42.2 degrees Celsius. Southeast Anatolia is also facing intense heat, with temperatures in areas like Şanlıurfa and Diyarbakır expected to exceed 40 degrees.
While much of the country remains hot, the General Directorate of Meteorology has issued warnings for localized thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in western Kütahya, inland Muğla, and western Antalya. High humidity levels are also expected along the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts, significantly increasing the perceived heat.
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Africa · Bebek Beach · Bodrum · Boğaziçi University · Boğaziçi Üniversitesi · Istanbul · Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlüğü · Murat Türkeş · Turkey
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Wind speeds are expected to reach 40-60 km/h in parts of the Aegean, Central Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia, and the Eastern Mediterranean.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The General Directorate of Meteorology issued weather warnings for Turkey.
- [DISPUTED] Temperatures in western, central, and eastern regions are expected to continue increasing above seasonal norms.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in the Eastern Black Sea region and the Taurus Mountains.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Local thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected in western Kütahya, inland Muğla, and western Antalya. gazeteyenisoz.com · www.muglayenigun.com · www.gazeteabc.com · www.aydinses.com · www.yenikonya.com.tr
- [● 4 SOURCES] The heatwave is expected to lose its effect by August 27. www.sozcu.com.tr · sonsoz.com.tr · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.habermeydan.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Temperatures in much of Turkey may be 3 to 6 degrees Celsius above seasonal norms. www.sozcu.com.tr · sonsoz.com.tr · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.habermeydan.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The perceived temperature in Bodrum reached up to 45 degrees Celsius. www.hamlegazetesi.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures in Southeast Anatolia are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius. www.yenikonya.com.tr