Cooling points set for public relief as heat wave grips Istanbul
Jul 9, 2025 · As the city endures a wave of hot air driven by African winds, free water and lemonade are being distributed daily in the Beşiktaş district between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at key locations, including …
Record-breaking heat looms over Istanbul this weekend, experts issue ...
Jul 25, 2025 · A powerful heat wave continues to affect Türkiye, with Istanbul and 38 other provinces recording temperatures above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius).
Heatwave leaves temperatures close to 40ºC in Istanbul
A powerful heat wave from Africa has left temperatures in Istanbul close to 40 degrees Celsius in recent days, while in other regions of Turkey thermometers are approaching 45 degrees Celsius, triggering …
Mild heat wave is passing through Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul
A mild heat wave is passing through Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul, which is situated on the shores of the Marmara and Black seas, with residents and tourists sweltering under the unseasonable...
Istanbul issues extreme heat warning as temperatures rise
Jun 12, 2024 · According to AKOM, Istanbul, along with the western and southern regions of the country, is experiencing the influence of airwaves originating from Africa and Basra. The statement …
People try to keep their cool as Istanbul swelters in unseasonably high ...
A mild heat wave is passing through Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul, which is situated on the shores of the Marmara and Black seas, with residents and tourists sweltering under the unseasonable temperatures.
Officials warn of extreme heat, fire risk in Istanbul amid Basra ...
Jun 24, 2025 · A heatwave originating from Basra is expected to bring extreme weather to Türkiye, with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) warning that …
Extreme temperatures to hit major cities: Heatwave alert for Türkiye ...
Jul 20, 2025 · P rofessor Orhan Sen, a leading meteorology expert, has warned that temperatures will surge significantly in the coming days, with Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir expected to endure extremely …
‘Dangerous’ heat wave grips Istanbul as temperatures soar nationwide
Jun 25, 2025 · A searing heat wave has begun unfolding in the megacity of Istanbul and large parts of Türkiye, prompting authorities to issue warnings over rising health risks and the potential for wildfires.
Istanbul heatwave survival guide: Tips to handle record humidity
Jul 21, 2024 · Istanbul's heatwave reached a new high with an extremely humid and hot night on June 20-21, with the humidity levels reaching unprecedented highs in several districts.