In Adana, which is one of the hottest cities in Turkey, temperatures are above seasonal norms. While most preferred to stay at home in the city, where the thermometers showed 47 degrees, some tried to cool off by swimming in canals.
“The temperatures are likely to exceed 50 degrees. I got out of the house and thought I’d get some air, but it’s too hot here as well. The weather does not cool,” he said, “Vedat Altın, a local.