[89047] Extreme heatwave in southern Turkey: temperatures soar and technological equipment collapses

Extreme heatwave in Adana

On Wednesday, June 18, 2026, unusual temperatures were recorded in the city of Adana, Turkey, leading to malfunctions in municipal measuring equipment. According to bpthaber, a local thermometer was disabled after the temperature reached 39 degrees Celsius.

Reports from the area indicate difficult feelings among residents due to the heat stress. According to bpthaber, the situation led to intense reactions on social media, with users describing the weather using colorful and blunt expressions to illustrate the severity of the heatwave.

User kubraakorkmazz0 also shared a similar sentiment, using language that emphasizes the physical difficulty experienced by residents under the scorching sun. Reports on both channels reflect growing public concern in light of the extreme weather conditions in the city.