People and animals in Adana and Diyarbakir in southern and southeastern parts of Türkiye's are suffering from extreme heat, as thermometers show 52 and 48 degrees Celcius.
Report informs via Hurriyet that extreme heat in Türkiye increases power consumption to record highs and causes numerous wildfires daily.
"Yesterday, Diyarbakir saw the highest temperature throughout its entire history. The streets and squares in the city were empty all day long in the city where the air temperature reached 48 degrees Celsius. In Adana, where the thermometers show 52 degrees Celsius, the heatwave has affected not only people but also animals. Animal breeders often water their animals with hoses," the newspaper says.