The Eyyam-ı Bahur Heat Continues to Be Effective in Adana
The Eyyam-ı Bahur temperatures that have been effective in Adana since the beginning of August are making life in the city difficult. While thermometers showed 41 degrees, the air temperature was recorded as 34 degrees according to the measurements of the General Directorate of Meteorology. However, due to the high humidity, the perceived temperature reaching up to 50 degrees is negatively affecting the citizens.
People of Adana, who are exhausted by the hot weather conditions, are trying to cool off by taking shelter in parks and shady areas. Children, in particular, are flocking to irrigation canals to protect themselves from the summer heat.
“I have a heart condition, I have to work in this heat”
Faruk Yokuş, 67, who is forced to work in hot weather, expressed the difficulties he experienced and said, “We burn in this heat every year, but this year it was even worse. The felt temperatures are almost 50 degrees. “I have heart disease, I have had two heart attacks, but I have to work in this heat because of necessity.”
“We are tired of the heat in Adana”
Metin Ülger, who came from Kayseri to Adana, stated that he has been going to Adana regularly for 30 years and said, “I came from Kayseri yesterday, I know Adana very well but I have never experienced such heat. The heat of Eyyam-ı Bahur is not like that around here. When I come to Adana, this heat is really disturbing. I will return to Kayseri this evening. We are tired of the heat in Adana, it is freezing where we are. The heat never touches our region. I have been coming back for 30 years but I have never seen such heat. The air conditioners here are constantly running and the electricity bill is 2-3 thousand liras per month. “It seems that we live for free in Kayseri.”
