Temperatures rise up to 12 degrees

The heat wave continues to intensify across the country. Starting today, temperatures across the country are expected to rise 6 to 12 degrees Celsius above seasonal norms.

Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Kurum shared a post regarding the data from the General Directorate of Meteorology on his social media account.

Kurum, stating that temperatures will exceed seasonal norms nationwide, said, "We have received data from our General Directorate of Meteorology. Temperatures across the country will rise by another 6-12 degrees starting tomorrow. We need to be more cautious than ever to protect our health and prevent possible forest fires."

11.00-16.00 warning for those in the risk group

According to the information graphic shared by the Minister Kurum, temperatures across the country will rise 6 to 12 degrees above seasonal norms between July 19 and 25.

The graphic specifically warns those with chronic illnesses, the elderly, pregnant women, and children. It emphasizes that citizens in the high-risk group should avoid being outdoors between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., the hottest hours of the day.

Highest temperatures expected in some provinces

In the post, the highest temperature values expected in some provincial centers were listed as follows:

• Ankara: 37°

• Istanbul: 36°

• Izmir: 40°

• Konya: 37°

• Edirne: 42°

• Bursa: 39°

• Aydin: 44°

• Muğla: 41°

• Antalya: 40°

• Adana: 39°

• Diyarbakir: 45°

• Erzurum: 32°

• Sanliurfa: 44°

Istanbul experienced its driest June in 65 years

According to information compiled from the data of the General Directorate of Meteorology, the long-term average rainfall in June in the Marmara Region was 41.5 millimeters.

The region received 3.4 millimeters of rain in June 2024 and 2.4 millimeters last month. This means that June rainfall in the region this year decreased by 94 percent compared to the long-term average and by 29 percent compared to the same month last year.

Istanbul, which received 0.5 millimeters of rain last month, recorded its lowest June rainfall in 65 years. Istanbul also had the largest decrease in rainfall compared to normal, at 99 percent.

Additionally, the lowest June rainfall in the last 65 years was recorded in Balıkesir, Kırklareli, Tekirdağ and Edirne.