BREAKING: 🇹🇷 Turkey reports record-high temperature of 50.5 °C in the country's south-east
50,5°C mesurés vendredi dans le sud-est de la Turquie, un record https://t.co/GbnbjCH0Pm https://t.co/adRuuPIHrT
🌐 Internacionales | 🔥 Este viernes, Turquía alcanzó un asombroso récord de 50.5°C en Silopi, ¡la temperatura más alta registrada a nivel nacional! 🌡️🇹🇷 https://t.co/ym8GJ7lkAe
Turkey is experiencing an extreme heatwave with record-breaking temperatures reported in both Istanbul and the southeastern region of the country. Meteorological authorities have issued warnings for Istanbul, where temperatures are expected to feel as high as 45 to 50 degrees Celsius, particularly in districts such as Maslak, Şişli, and Mecidiyeköy. These warnings have been reiterated multiple times between July 8 and July 9, 2025, highlighting the risk of unprecedented heat levels in the city. Meanwhile, the southeastern city of Silopi recorded a national temperature record of 50.5 degrees Celsius on July 26, 2025, marking the highest temperature ever documented in Turkey. This extreme heat event has prompted alerts and calls for caution across affected regions.