Heatwave Returns: Temperatures May Reach 40 Degrees

The heatwave that affected Turkey last week from Europe is returning. With temperatures expected to rise by 5 degrees over the weekend, Istanbul is predicted to reach 36 degrees. Turkey had been under the influence of the heatwave from Europe last week. After a brief respite due to wind and rain over the weekend, Turkey is set to swelter again. As temperatures are expected to rise towards the end of the week and enter an 'extreme heatwave', Istanbul is forecast to reach 36 degrees. Meteorology expert Prof. Dr. Orhan Şen stated on social media that there would be no rain in Istanbul until Thursday, saying, 'Istanbul has returned to 30-31 C. The western and inner Anatolian regions will enter an extreme heatwave starting from Sunday.' NTV Meteorology Editor Dilek Çalışkan noted that as long as the heatwaves in Europe continue, temperatures in Turkey will also fluctuate. 'The heatwave will be effective again over the weekend,' said Çalışkan, 'Temperatures will have risen by 5 degrees compared to today. In Istanbul, there will be an increase towards 35-36 degrees, similar to last week.'