Pakistan, Aug. 10 -- Turkey experienced its hottest July in fifty-five years, with temperatures across many regions rising well above seasonal averages. Weather data from 66 monitoring stations showed an increase of 1.9degC compared to past years, signaling a significant shift in climate patterns. This surge in heat has alarmed environmental experts who warn that such extreme conditions could become more frequent if current warming trends continue. Communities nationwide have been urged to prepare for longer and more intense heatwaves in the future.

Near the end of July, Silopi, a city in the southeastern province of Sirnak, recorded a staggering 50.5degC, setting a new national temperature record. Located close to the borders with Iraq ...