Five-day storm wave to plunge temperatures across Türkiye
Türkiye is bracing for five days of widespread thunderstorms starting Aug. 28, which will plunge temperatures by 7 degrees Celsius and end weeks of blistering heat.
The Turkish State Meteorological Service issued a strong wind warning for Aug. 27, noting heavy downpours will affect the entire country except the Aegean and western Mediterranean regions through Aug. 31.
According to prominent meteorologist Orhan Şen, northern, inner and eastern provinces will see the sharpest drop in temperature, with Istanbul cooling to 28 degrees Celsius by Aug. 30.
The sudden collision of cold air with sun-baked ground creates severe meteorological risks across the Anatolian peninsula and heavily populated urban centers.
