Turkey Suffered Worst Cold Snap Since 2014, Minister Says

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Turkey Suffered Worst Cold Snap Since 2014, Minister Says

Turkey suffered one of its worst agricultural cold snaps in more than a decade in April, with sharp drops in temperatures damaging crops across the country.

Decade’s harshest frost devastates Türkiye’s farmlands, causing widespread crop losses - Türkiye Today

Türkiye is currently grappling with one of the most severe agricultural frosts in its modern history, as a sudden and dramatic drop in temperatures has triggered widespread damage to crops and farmland across nearly every region of the country. The abrupt shift in weather followed an unusually warm spell, with daytime temperatures reaching up to 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) in many provinces earlier in the month. However, within ju…

Turkey's coldest spell since 2014 damages crops Turkey is experiencing one of its worst cold spells since 2014. A sharp drop in temperatures to -15°C has damaged crops, which could lead to higher food prices.

Turkey experienced winter in the spring. The snowfall and frost that have been effective in recent days have caused great damage to crops in many provinces. This disaster, which has been recorded as one of the most severe frost disasters in history, hit farmers the hardest. Here are the provinces most affected by the frost disaster...

Damage, including frost, snow and hail, could affect food supply chains, boost prices up in the coming months