Widespread dense fog continues to envelop various areas of Turkey, with a notable impact on the eastern and southeastern Anatolia region, persisting over the past few days. 
This prolonged occurrence of radiation fog has intensified, attributed to the prevailing high-pressure weather system affecting the country.
Hümeyra Betül Akgül, a Meteorological Engineer stationed at the 15th Regional Directorate of the General Directorate of Meteorology, provided the latest weather insights for the region.
Akgül highlighted Turkey's current state under the influence of high-pressure conditions, elucidating the meteorological phenomenon of radiation fog prevalent across multiple areas.
"The impact of high pressure in Turkey causes cooling of ground surfaces and the air in close proximity, especially in areas with limited rainfall, due to light winds and clear night skies," explained Akgül.
"This leads to colder air at lower levels while higher altitudes experience warmer temperatures. As the cooling reaches the air's dew point, it results in fog formation, known as radiation fog in meteorology. As observed recently in our region, this fog emerges at night and may persist into the afternoon as temperatures rise during the day," she added.
Discussing the upcoming weather, Akgül indicated a potential heavy fog in Batman and surrounding provinces following the departure of rain from the region by Saturday.
"According to our latest assessments, fog is expected to start in the morning hours in Diyarbakır and Batman and continue until Friday. Although we anticipate the fog, which has been ongoing for several days, to diminish today with the transition to light showers in some areas, the accuracy of this forecast is subject to continuous monitoring and assessments in the coming days," she cautioned.
Drawing attention to possible transportation disruptions in foggy conditions, Akgül warned drivers about the adverse effects on land, air, and sea travel.
"Fog can be described as the manifestation of Stratus clouds on or near the ground. It results from water vapor condensation upon contact with the ground," she clarified.
"Comprising tiny water droplets formed through freezing or crystallization, fog limits visibility to less than 1 kilometer (0.62 miles), increasing the risk of transportation issues and accidents. Citizens are advised to pay attention to weather forecasts during low visibility due to fog and take necessary precautions," Akgül urged, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and caution during such weather conditions.
This prolonged occurrence of radiation fog has intensified, attributed to the prevailing high-pressure weather system affecting the country.
Hümeyra Betül Akgül, a Meteorological Engineer stationed at the 15th Regional Directorate of the General Directorate of Meteorology, provided the latest weather insights for the region.
Akgül highlighted Turkey's current state under the influence of high-pressure conditions, elucidating the meteorological phenomenon of radiation fog prevalent across multiple areas.
"The impact of high pressure in Turkey causes cooling of ground surfaces and the air in close proximity, especially in areas with limited rainfall, due to light winds and clear night skies," explained Akgül.
"This leads to colder air at lower levels while higher altitudes experience warmer temperatures. As the cooling reaches the air's dew point, it results in fog formation, known as radiation fog in meteorology. As observed recently in our region, this fog emerges at night and may persist into the afternoon as temperatures rise during the day," she added.
Discussing the upcoming weather, Akgül indicated a potential heavy fog in Batman and surrounding provinces following the departure of rain from the region by Saturday.
"According to our latest assessments, fog is expected to start in the morning hours in Diyarbakır and Batman and continue until Friday. Although we anticipate the fog, which has been ongoing for several days, to diminish today with the transition to light showers in some areas, the accuracy of this forecast is subject to continuous monitoring and assessments in the coming days," she cautioned.
Drawing attention to possible transportation disruptions in foggy conditions, Akgül warned drivers about the adverse effects on land, air, and sea travel.
"Fog can be described as the manifestation of Stratus clouds on or near the ground. It results from water vapor condensation upon contact with the ground," she clarified.
"Comprising tiny water droplets formed through freezing or crystallization, fog limits visibility to less than 1 kilometer (0.62 miles), increasing the risk of transportation issues and accidents. Citizens are advised to pay attention to weather forecasts during low visibility due to fog and take necessary precautions," Akgül urged, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and caution during such weather conditions.