Mediterranean tourism hub Antalya records record-high temperature in 70 yearsANTALYATurkey’s tourism hub Antalya on the Mediterranean coast is experiencing the hottest September of the last 70 years due to warm weather front from North Africa, causing rising temperatures across the region. The Mediterranean province was hit by sweltering conditions, with temperatures in some areas reaching almost 35 degrees Celsius in recent weeks. The city is also suffering from high levels of humidity, with levels reaching nearly 70 percent. Photos taken from Tünektepe Hill, which has a bird’s eye view of the city, revealed the density of moisture clouds. In the city center, while high humidity overwhelmed residents, holidaymakers preferred to take to beaches and pools to cool off.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 20, 2020 12:08 UTC