UK travellers who are planning a getaway to Turkey, Greece or Cyprus in the coming weeks could face sizzling temperatures. Some countries are still experiencing the heatwave which gripped Europe this summer.
Records for the hottest October day were broken in Antalya this weekend, when the mercury hit 41C, according to some weather stations, an increase of two degrees.
This is the hottest October day in Turkey since 1930, according to meteorologist Yaser Turker, The Mirror reports. He wrote: “Antalya experienced a historical day in terms of temperature.
Antalya Airport experienced the hottest October day since 1930 with 41.2C (Central 40.4C) due to the blow-drying of the hot air coming from Africa and descending to the bay from N and NW.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk