The Meteorology Department announced that Turkiye has entered July with temperatures 3 to 5 degrees above seasonal norms. No precipitation is expected across the country, while temperatures are reported to reach 40°C, especially in the Southeastern Anatolia region.
With the heatwave affecting Europe also impacting Turkiye, the perceived temperature in the Mediterranean and Southeast regions may approach 50°C in places. The air temperature is expected to be 34°C in Istanbul and Ankara, and 37°C in Izmir.