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Scorching heat looms: Thermometers to hit 41 degrees Celsius

Scorching heat looms: Thermometers to hit 41 degrees Celsius

From Sabah · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Turkey is bracing for a significant heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 41°C in several provinces.
  • The General Directorate of Meteorology forecasts clear skies and a temperature increase of 2 to 4 degrees Celsius in northern regions.
  • Provinces like Aydın, Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır, and Batman are expected to experience the highest temperatures.

Turkey is set to experience a significant heatwave in the coming days, with thermometers expected to climb as high as 41°C in several provinces. The General Directorate of Meteorology has issued forecasts indicating clear skies across the country, with a notable temperature increase of 2 to 4 degrees Celsius anticipated in the northern regions.

Provinces such as Aydın, Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır, and Batman are among those bracing for the most intense heat. The meteorological report highlights that while the rest of the country will not see significant temperature changes, the north will experience a noticeable rise. This shift is accompanied by predictions of strong winds, generally from the north, blowing at speeds of 40-60 km/h along the coasts of Marmara and North Aegean.

Regional forecasts show varied conditions. The Marmara region will experience clear and cloudy skies, with winds from the north and northeast expected to be strong in the southwestern parts. Cities like Istanbul are forecast to reach 34°C, Bursa 35°C, and Çanakkale 35°C. The Aegean region will also be mostly clear and sunny, with strong northerly winds along the North Aegean coast. Izmir is expected to reach 38°C, Muğla 36°C, and Denizli 37°C.

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Originally published by Sabah in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.