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Algerian Heat Wave to Surge Turkey's Pollution Crisis

1/8/2025

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A scorching heat wave from Algeria is poised to hit Turkey on January 6, pushing temperatures up by 6-7 degrees Celsius and exacerbating air pollution. Istanbul residents may suffer from trapped pollutants, experiencing headaches and fatigue. With over 92% of the population exposed to unsafe air, the Turkish Medical Association calls for urgent cleaner air policies to protect public health.

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A scorching heat wave from Algeria is poised to hit Turkey on January 6, pushing temperatures up by 6-7 degrees Celsius and exacerbating air pollution. Istanbul residents may suffer from trapped pollutants, experiencing headaches and fatigue. With over 92% of the population exposed to unsafe air, the Turkish Medical Association calls for urgent cleaner air policies to protect public health.