Temperature Records in Türkiye in March
According to the data of the General Directorate of Meteorology of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Türkiye experienced an impressive precipitation between March 15-16. heat wave This situation caused summer-like days to be experienced throughout the country. In particular, the average temperature was measured at 16 degrees on 10,2 days of this month, which was 2,5 degrees above seasonal norms.
Recording Record Temperatures
March was a period when temperatures reached record levels across Turkey. A total of 13 provinces and 17 districts across the country temperature record broken. This situation once again revealed how important meteorological data is. This increase in temperatures has created various effects in the fields of agriculture, energy consumption and health.
Provinces and Districts Where the Highest Temperatures Were Measured
Below is a list of cities and districts where the highest temperatures were recorded in March:
- Army: 34,8°C
- Adama: 33,3°C
- Osmaniye: 32,5°C
- Sinop: 32,2°C
- Denizli: 31,6°C
- Izmir: 31,1°C
- Report: 30,1°C
- Konya: 29,2°C
- Tekirdag: 28,7°C
- Kastamonu: 28,5°C
- Edirne: 28,1°C
- Afyonkarahisar: 26,7°C
- Bingöl: 23,7°C
- Kozan: 34°C
- Antioch: 32°C
- Manavgat: 31°C
- Kusadasi: 30,6°C
- Yatagan: 30,4°C
- Edremit: 29,9°C
- Polatli: 28,5°C
- Luleburgaz TİGEM: 28,6°C
- Cermik: 28,1°C
- Rabbit: 29,5°C
- Siverek: 27,3°C
- Gökceada: 26,8°C
- Adiyaman Golbasi: 26,6°C
- Beysehir: 26°C
- Elbistan: 25,9°C
- Tomarza: 24,3°C
- In the field: 24°C
Effects of Heat Wave
The effects of this heat wave were not limited to the temperature increase alone. It also affected the agricultural sector, especially fruit and vegetable production. harvest times may change, significant increases in energy consumption were also observed. It is thought that it may also have negative effects on human health. Allergic reactions, health problems due to excessive heat and increased water consumption may occur.
Climate Change and Long-Term Consequences
Experts emphasize that such heat waves are linked to climate change. The effects of climate change will not be limited to Turkey, but will also have various consequences worldwide. Therefore, it is emphasized that more measures should be taken to combat climate change. Reducing carbon emissionsSteps such as shifting to renewable energy sources will play a critical role in reducing the impact of future heat waves.
As a result
The March heat wave is a striking example of climate change in Türkiye. Record temperatures have affected many sectors and increased public health risks. Such weather events are likely to occur more frequently in the future, so it is important to be prepared to cope.
