Emphasis on the Normalcy of Rainfall
The Meteorology Department has issued a warning for strong showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the interior and eastern regions. Experts stated that these expected rainfalls fall under the category of “unstable rains” seen during the summer and spring months, emphasizing that all is considered normal.
Mehmet Varoğlum, Branch Chief of Weather Forecasting, and Media Orun Sarp, Assistant Director, emphasized in their statements to the Turkish Agency Cyprus (TAK) that observing such rainfall in August is quite normal.
Convective Rainfall and Its Effects
Experts explained how convective, or unstable, rainfalls occur. They pointed out that these showers happen as warm and humid air at ground level meets cold air in the upper atmosphere. Additionally, they noted that the weather conditions causing this phenomenon have often been observed in previous years.
It was highlighted that events like El Niño or climate change could increase the frequency and intensity of these rainfalls, but that they are gradually normalizing. Experts warned that regions with infrastructure issues have a higher chance of flooding and inundation.
It is expected that the impact of rain and wind will diminish towards the evening hours. Finally, it was noted that there were no record temperatures experienced in the summer of 2026, and that high humidity contributes to the perception of higher temperatures.
In September and October, temperatures are expected to be around or slightly below seasonal norms; however, it was stressed that these forecasts are still not definitive.
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