Dense fog continues to blanket numerous areas of Türkiye, significantly impacting the jap and southeastern Anatolia area, persisting for a number of days.
This extended radiation fog has intensified, attributed to the prevailing high-pressure climate system affecting the nation.
Meteorological Engineer Hümeyra Betül Akgül, stationed on the fifteenth Regional Directorate of the General Directorate of Meteorology, shared the most recent climate insights regarding the area.
Akgül underscored Türkiye’s present scenario beneath the grip of high-pressure situations, explaining the phenomenon of radiation fog prevalent throughout a number of areas.
“The influence of high pressure in Türkiye causes ground surfaces and the air in proximity to cool down, especially in rain-deprived areas, due to light winds and clear night skies,” defined Akgül.
“This results in colder air at lower levels while higher altitudes experience warmer temperatures. When the cooling reaches the dew point of the air, it leads to fog formation, known as radiation fog in meteorology. As observed recently in our region, this fog arises at night and may persist into the afternoon as temperatures rise during the day,” she added.
Addressing the forthcoming climate, Akgül indicated a probability of heavy fog in Batman and surrounding provinces following the exit of rain from the area by Saturday.
“Based on our latest evaluations, fog is anticipated to begin in the morning hours in Diyarbakır and Batman and persist until Friday. We expect the fog, ongoing for several days, to diminish today with the transition to light showers in some areas. However, the reliability of this forecast is subject to continuous monitoring and assessments in the upcoming days,” she cautioned.
Emphasizing potential transportation disruptions in foggy situations, Akgül warned drivers concerning the antagonistic impacts on land, air and sea journey.
“Fog can be described as the manifestation of Stratus clouds on or near the ground. It results from water vapor condensation upon contact with the ground,” she elucidated.
“Comprising tiny water droplets formed through freezing or crystallization, fog restricts visibility to less than 1 kilometer (0.62 miles), heightening the risk of transportation issues and accidents. Citizens are advised to heed weather forecasts during low visibility due to fog and take necessary precautions,” urged Akgül, stressing the significance of vigilance and warning throughout such climate.
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