5
High
Extreme Heat Risk in Istanbul, Turkey
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Istanbul based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- 5 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 230,592,088 people
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Extreme Heat - Eastern Serbia (2025-06-23) — 18,713,130 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Istanbul is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Istanbul Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Istanbul
Extreme Heat - Central Europe
June 18, 2024 — WARNING
230,592,088 people exposed; $28,019,835M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Southeastern Europe
July 9, 2024 — WARNING
56,952,294 people exposed; $3,104,116M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Eastern Serbia
June 22, 2025 — WARNING
18,713,130 people exposed; $453,911M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Greece
June 29, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat - Southern Europe
July 12, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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