Imagine this: while temperatures in some parts of Turkey soared above 40 degrees Celsius, in the Rize region, on the Balikli plateau, it was snowing! Yes, you read that right — snow in the middle of summer! This plateau, located at about 2,000 meters above sea level, was covered in a snowy blanket, a rare sight even for this part of the Black Sea region. Meanwhile, firefighting teams are battling wildfires that have broken out in Izmir, Bursa, Tekirdag, and Adana. This extreme weather swing is a loud alarm bell for all of us — climate change is no longer a distant future, it’s a present-day slap in the face.
Experts warn that such unpredictable weather events could become more frequent. Just imagine — while some are roasting at +40, others are freezing under snow! Is this a sign that our planet has lost its mind, or just the result of human neglect towards nature? In Rize, authorities have ramped up efforts to clear snow-covered roads, while other parts of the country fight fiery disasters.
This situation perfectly illustrates how climate change doesn’t pick time or place. While we battle fires and heatwaves, nature sends snowy surprises where least expected. Will we finally realize it’s time to act, or will we keep turning a blind eye and pretending nothing’s happening? Got a hot take on these weather craziness? Drop it in the comments — maybe together we’ll find a solution or at least a good laugh in these wild times!
