Weather tracker: Cold spells in Greece and Turkey, and storms in Bangladesh
Summary
Greece and Turkey are experiencing unusually cold weather with strong winds and heavy rain due to a low-pressure system. Meanwhile, parts of India and Bangladesh face severe thunderstorms with heavy rain and strong winds, while Central Europe is enjoying an early summer heatwave.Key Facts
- A low-pressure area over Turkey is bringing cold and moist air from the northeast, causing temperatures well below normal for Greece and Turkey.
- Turkey’s interior temperatures are about 10°C lower than usual, with some areas getting half the month’s usual rain in a single day.
- Greece faces strong winds up to 60 mph, especially in the South Aegean islands.
- Snowfall up to 30 cm is expected in Turkey’s Anti-Taurus Mountains due to the cold air.
- Central Europe is experiencing temperatures around 10°C above normal, with Poland’s Warsaw forecast to reach nearly 31°C.
- A cold front will arrive in Central Europe midweek, likely causing thunderstorms and ending the heatwave.
- Northeastern India and Bangladesh have severe weather warnings for heavy thunderstorms called kalboisakhi, which may bring strong winds, hail, lightning, and heavy rain.
- The thunderstorms could produce flash floods and landslides in the Himalayan foothills due to intense rainfall.
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