Turkish State Meteorological Service

A prominent meteorological expert has issued a stark warning predicting a "meteorological disaster" this year, with the current sweltering heat to "get even more intense."

With temperatures already reaching 37 degrees Celsius in Istanbul, 38 in İzmir, 40 in Antalya and 35 in Ankara, Meteorology expert Orhan Şen said that temperatures will continue to rise.

Türkiye braces for scorching temperatures as summer steadily approaches, with meteorologists forecasting a significant spike of 10 to 15 degrees Celsius in some parts of the nation.

The Turkish State Meteorological Service issued alerts confirming that temperatures above seasonal norms are anticipated to surge in the coming days.

In the wake of landslides, tornadoes and large tides, heavy rains and gusty winds that swept through many parts of Türkiye are expected to leave the country's west, says an expert.

Temperatures across the country are expected to soar above seasonal norms, marking a much-anticipated step into the warmer season, with some regions expecting to exceed 30 degrees Celsius, Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Mehmet Özhaseki has announced.

A recent report by the Turkish State Meteorological Service has revealed a significant decrease in the duration of snow cover in Türkiye over the past five decades, sparking concerns among experts.

A dust storm originating from the Sahara Desert is sweeping across Istanbul, prompting health warnings from experts due to potential adverse effects on respiratory health.

The dust clouds, propelled by strong winds, reached Türkiye from the Sahara Desert and engulfed Istanbul during the midnight hours, impacting some districts.

The Turkish State Meteorological Service has unveiled its Seawater Temperature Analysis Report covering the years 1970 to 2023, revealing alarming trends of warming in all of Türkiye's four seas.

The Turkish State Meteorological Service has announced that air temperatures will decrease, except for the Marmara region, and precipitation will occur across the country.

According to the latest report from the Turkish State Meteorological Service, snowfall and rain are expected across the country between Feb. 19 and 25, but no significant change in temperatures is predicted.

Meteorologists have issued a comprehensive forecast warning of heavy rainfall across Türkiye, with Bodrum, a town on the southwestern coast, already experiencing the brunt of strong storms and towering waves.