Authorities and experts have issued a warning for the arrival of a heat wave, defined as ‘dangerous’ by meteorologists, that will affect Istanbul and much of Turkey from today and for the next few days, with temperatures that will soar – due to the arrival of a hot air mass in the Marmara region – to reach 39 degrees in the Turkish metropolis, aggravated by humidity.
The heatwave is expected to intensify its effects over the next few days until Friday 27th, leaving high temperatures which, combined with low humidity and strong winds from the north, will also significantly increase the risk of forest fires in the region. “Temperatures are expected to rise to between 34 and 37 degrees in different parts of Turkey. During these days when these dangerous temperatures will be in effect, the hours between 11:00 and 16:00, when the sun’s rays are most direct, are the most dangerous in terms of heat stroke,” the Istanbul Municipality Disaster Coordination Centre (AKOM) said in a statement.
Speaking to DHA news agency, weather expert Adil Tek confirmed the arrival of a heat wave from North Africa that will start to be felt from today and for the next few days until the weekend; starting in southern Turkey, temperatures in southeastern Anatolia will easily exceed 40 degrees Celsius, while in Antalya and the southern Aegean region they will be around 39-40 degrees Celsius. In Izmir, Turkey’s third largest city, thermometers will reach 38°C, in Ankara they will be 36°C, and in Istanbul they are expected to average around 35°C.
“Of course, these temperatures are values in the shade. When you go out in the sun, you can feel higher temperatures, and in places where there is no wind circulation these temperatures can reach 39 degrees. Then there is the humidity, especially in Istanbul, which increases suffocation,” said Tek, who also gave advice on how to avoid heat stroke and sunstroke.
“This summer we will experience several heatwaves“
“During the heat wave, we should not expose ourselves to direct sunlight especially between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. If we do sport or an outdoor activity , we should do it in the morning or in the evening. We should also drink plenty of water, between 8 and 10 glasses of water a day to restore the body’s balance. It is best to stay in cool, shady places, and avoid alcohol and caffeinated products,” he explained.
According to the expert, weather models predict the arrival of a new heatwave during the first week of July, and it will not be the only one this summer: “We will suffer heatwaves especially in July and August. Last year was the hottest year globally (due to climate change), Turkey was also affected. Temperature records were broken. This year, although it will not be as severe as last year, we will again experience several heatwaves,” he warned.
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Pablo Gómez is a specialist in Turkey and has been editor-in-chief of Hispanatolia since 2011. He has been analysing current affairs and geopolitics in Turkey and the surrounding region since 2006.
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