AKOM warns of scorching heatwave hitting Istanbul

Istanbul is set to experience a significant heatwave, with authorities issuing a stark warning to residents. The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) announced that large parts of Turkey, particularly Istanbul, will be affected by hot air masses originating from Africa and the Persian Gulf.

Over the next 7 to 10 days, the city can expect temperatures to soar, reaching as high as 35 degrees Celsius. This period is forecast to be largely dry, with no rainfall anticipated and predominantly sunny skies. Daily temperatures on August 19 are projected to range from 25°C in the morning to 31°C at noon, dropping to 24°C in the evening and 22°C at night.

AKOM's weekly forecast for August 20-25 reiterates the expectation of dry weather in Istanbul. Skies are predicted to be partly cloudy to clear, with minimum temperatures between 21-23°C and maximum temperatures ranging from 31-34°C. Humidity levels are expected to fluctuate between 45% and 85%, with moderate to strong winds blowing from the northeast at 10-30 km/h. The sea temperature is currently measured at 23°C.