Türkiye skilled vital disparities in summer time rainfall patterns this yr, with an total 30% improve in precipitation nationwide however a staggering 60% lower in Istanbul. This information was launched by meteorologists, highlighting the regional variations in summer time rainfall.
Across the nation, this yr’s summer time precipitation measured 82.9 millimeters (mm), surpassing the conventional summer time precipitation of 64 mm recorded between 1991 and 2020. Last yr, it was 78.3 mm, indicating an increase in rainfall ranges.
However, the Marmara provinces, together with Istanbul, noticed a drastic decline. Summer rainfall within the area measured 67.5 mm, reflecting a 41% lower from the earlier yr’s 113.4 mm and a 19% drop in comparison with the area’s regular summer time precipitation of 83 mm.
Other areas in Türkiye skilled totally different outcomes. The Aegean cities witnessed a considerable improve, with summer time rainfall reaching 82.4 mm, marking a 73% rise from the conventional 47.7 mm. Provinces like Izmir and Aydın skilled greater than a 100% rise in summer time rainfall in comparison with historic averages.
Similarly, northern cities recorded a 35% improve in precipitation, measuring 179.4 mm in comparison with the conventional 132.6 mm. Mediterranean provinces additionally noticed an uptick with a 56% improve in precipitation, reaching 58.2 mm in comparison with the conventional 37.3 mm. The central elements of the nation skilled a 46% rise, measuring 83.4 mm in comparison with the conventional 57 mm.
In the east, summer time rainfall measured 58.4 mm, marking a 5% improve from the conventional 55.5 mm. Conversely, Türkiye’s southeastern area confronted a extreme decline. Summer rainfall plummeted to five.4 mm, showcasing a 54% lower from the conventional 11.8 mm. In particular provinces akin to Mardin, Batman, Şanlıurfa and Kilis, the lower exceeded 80%. Last yr, the area skilled barely greater precipitation at 5.1 mm, reflecting a 6% improve in comparison with this yr’s figures.
Source: www.dailysabah.com