Turkish cities create garden sprinklers and seek mosque shade amid 40°C heat

In Osmaniye, 40‑year‑old Eyüp Hançer built a low‑flow sprinkler system for his 30 m² garden to offset temperatures that regularly reach 40 °C. The DIY setup lowers ambient heat and humidity, deters insects, and uses about 50,000 lira in materials while drawing visitors who share photos on social media.

In Diyarbakır, locals and tourists escaping similar scorching conditions have taken refuge in historic mosques such as the Ulu Cami. The thick stone walls, high ceilings and shaded courtyards provide a noticeably cooler environment, allowing people to rest until the heat eases. Both examples illustrate how residents are coping with an intense heat wave across Turkey.