Türkiye surrenders to the African heat with the foehn winds coming from Basra!

Turkey is experiencing a heat wave from Africa. According to data from the Turkish State Meteorological Service, temperatures across the country will rise by 6-12 degrees Celsius as of Monday, July 21, 2025, and in some regions, temperatures will exceed 45°C even in the shade. The foehn winds carried by the Basra Low Pressure will be felt particularly in the eastern provinces. Experts are warning citizens not to go outside unless absolutely necessary, while the General Directorate of Forestry is on alert for the risk of fire.,City by City Weather According to Turkish State Meteorological Service's forecasts, temperatures across Turkey will rise by 6-12 degrees Celsius above seasonal averages during the week of July 21-27, 2025.

Here are the highest temperatures expected in some provinces:

Diyarbakir: 45°C Sanliurfa: 44°C Aydin: 44°C Edirne: 42°C Muğla: 41°C Antalya, Izmir: 40°C Adana, Bursa: 39°C Ankara, Konya: 37°C Istanbul: 36 °C Erzurum: 32°C

Serious Warning from Experts

ITU Meteorology Department faculty member Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Toros noted that Istanbul's high humidity can cause temperatures to reach 40°C. Toros said, "Those with chronic illnesses, the elderly, pregnant women, and children should avoid going outside, especially between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m."

Forest Fire Risk Increases

The General Directorate of Forestry (OGM) announced that the risk of forest fires has increased with rising temperatures. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's statement emphasized that 86% of fires are caused by human activity. Citizens are urged to refrain from burning stubble and discarding items such as cigarette butts, glass, and plastic bottles.