TRA study by researchers at Istanbul Technical University (ITU) reveals that heat waves in Türkiye have become significantly more frequent and intense over the past 75 years. Using data from 1950 to 2025, the research highlights that the summers of 2023 and 2025 were the most severe on record, with heat wave intensity increasing more rapidly than average temperatures. While 2024 had the highest average summer temperatures, its heat waves were less intense than those in 2023 and 2025. The study attributes these changes to factors such as atmospheric blocking patterns, warm air advection, and rising sea surface temperatures. Researchers warn of a shifting climate regime in Türkiye and the eastern Mediterranean, emphasizing the need for improved heatwave forecasting and stronger climate adaptation strategies. Projections suggest that by 2050, major cities like Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir could face up to 53 heat wave days per year.
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