While Istanbul was experiencing the most depressing days of recent days, a critical weather warning came from Meteorology and AKOM, which will reassure Istanbulites but require caution. Today’s hot weather, which reaches 33 degrees and is breathtaking with the weakening of the northern wind, is replaced by a cool and rainy system coming over the Balkans. With the thunderstorm that will start on Wednesday, temperatures will gradually drop below seasonal norms.
TUESDAY IS THE LAST SWFUL DAY, WEDNESDAY IS THE TURNING POINT
While Istanbul is under the influence of a partly cloudy sky today, thermometers show 33 degrees. As the wind slows down, the air, combined with humidity, feels quite oppressive, especially at noon. According to meteorological forecasts, this heat wave will continue its effect on Tuesday.
However, according to the latest data from IMM Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) and the General Directorate of Meteorology, the weather color is changing completely throughout Istanbul and the Marmara Region as of Wednesday. The cool air wave that will enter through the Balkans will cool the megacity and bring heavy rains with it.
BEWARE OF THURSDAY
The temperature, which is around 32 degrees on Wednesday and will start with rain, will almost crash on Thursday as the rain increases in intensity. Air temperatures are expected to gradually decrease by 7-8 degrees, reaching 26 degrees on Thursday and 25 degrees on Saturday. Experts state that with this sharp decline, temperatures in Istanbul will drop below seasonal norms, even for a short time.
4-DAY RAIN REPORT AND LATEST SITUATION ACROSS THE COUNTRY
The heavy rain shift, which will start on Wednesday in Istanbul, will continue intermittently on Friday and Saturday. The rainy system will leave the city as of Sunday and temperatures will rise again.
This mobility coming from the Balkans will not be limited only to Istanbul. Here are the details of the day by day map:
- Wednesday: Rain will begin in Thrace and the Eastern Black Sea region.
- Thursday: Thunderstorms will be effective in Istanbul, the east of Marmara and the entire Black Sea coastline.
- Friday: The rainy weather will expand its area of effect and move towards the interior.
- Saturday: There will be showers in almost all of Türkiye, except Eastern Anatolia and Southern Aegean.
STRONG WARNING FROM AUTHORITIES
AKOM and Meteorology officials; He warned citizens against possible disruptions in transportation due to floods that may be caused by sudden heavy rains, strong winds and temperature drops. It was emphasized that instant meteorological warnings should be followed closely.
