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A summer heatwave grips major cities across Türkiye, driving residents and tourists to waterfronts and coastal areas to seek relief on June 21, 2026.
In Istanbul, people resort to using umbrellas for shade and resting along the breezy Bosphorus waterfront as hot weather disrupts daily routines.
Crowds of visitors gathered near Istanbul's historical coastal districts, in an attempt to resist a backdrop of rising seasonal temperatures.
People flocked to Konyaalti Beach in Antalya, where they turned to swimming and sunbathing to escape the heat.
The Mediterranean holiday hub sees air temperatures climb to 31 degrees Celsius, paired with a suffocating humidity level of 52%.
Beachgoers also take part in various water sports activities, making the most of a warm seawater temperature measured at 27 degrees Celsius.
From the northern urban coast to the southern shores, locals and international travelers alike pack the beaches to cope with the intensifying summer climate.
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