Foreign Office shares Turkey warning as popular holiday hotspot hit by extreme heat
The Foreign Office has sent UK tourists severe warnings about extreme weather in Turkey.
A popular holiday hotspot in Turkey is set to be hit by a searing 43C heatwave in weeks - and the Foreign Office is warning UK tourists to be careful.
The scorching heatwave will hit the regions around Izmir and Aydin hardest, with temperatures set to reach highs of 44C on the week beginning August 19.
Weather maps also show Bodrum plunged into the deep red, with temperatures set to reach a slightly cooler 34C.
Temperatures are forecast to fall slightly as the week goes on, but holidaymakers will still want to remain cautious.
The Foreign Office advises British tourists to be weary of extreme weather in Turkey.
In its latest advice bulletin, the Foreign Office says: "Extreme temperatures can affect many areas of Turkey over the summer months."
It adds that wildfires happen frequently and warns that tourists can get a fine or even a prison sentence for lighting any fire in a risk area.
Risk areas include woodland and other similar environments. Barbecues are completely prohibited in these areas.
Any British tourists in Turkey who see a wildfire are advised to call emergency services on 112.
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The latest Turkey heatwave warning comes one week after the Foreign Office advised tourists to avoid three regions in the country.
It warned against all travel within 10 kilometres of the Turkey-Syria border due to ongoing fighting in Syria.
The FCDO also advises against all but essential travel to Sirnak city, right on the Turkish-Syrian border.
The government department has also warned against travel to the Hakkari province due to "the heightened risk of terrorism in the region.
