Türkiye
Economy
Opinion
World
Arts & Life
Sports
Photo
Feel of tropics coming to town: Ankara thunderstruck overnight
Feel of tropics coming to town: Ankara thunderstruck overnight
Feel of tropics coming to town: Ankara thunderstruck overnight
Ankara residents prepared their swimsuits for more pouring rain as Turkey’s capital was struck by thunder overnight on June 15 with weather more akin to a tropical climate. AA Photo / Mehmet Murat Önel
Feel of tropics coming to town: Ankara thunderstruck overnight
The city’s infrastructure, which dutifully fails the test even against a mere drizzle, braced for a terrifying punishment from nature. AA Photo / Fırat Yurdakul
Feel of tropics coming to town: Ankara thunderstruck overnight
Over 250 lightning bolts struck during the night according to some observers, but the nocturnal rain stopped in the morning hours to the relief of the residents. AA Photo / Fırat Yurdakul
Feel of tropics coming to town: Ankara thunderstruck overnight
Turkey’s capital offers surreal images whenever it rains or snows, a characteristic that is becoming one of its most popular trademarks. AA Photo / Fırat Yurdakul
Feel of tropics coming to town: Ankara thunderstruck overnight
AA Photo / Fırat Yurdakul
Feel of tropics coming to town: Ankara thunderstruck overnight
AA Photo / Fırat Yurdakul
Feel of tropics coming to town: Ankara thunderstruck overnight
AA Photo / Fırat Yurdakul
Feel of tropics coming to town: Ankara thunderstruck overnight
AA Photo / Fırat Yurdakul
Feel of tropics coming to town: Ankara thunderstruck overnight
AA Photo / Ender Onur
Feel of tropics coming to town: Ankara thunderstruck overnight
AA Photo / Ender Onur
Feel of tropics coming to town: Ankara thunderstruck overnight
AA Photo / Ender Onur
Feel of tropics coming to town: Ankara thunderstruck overnight
AA Photo / Ender Onur
Feel of tropics coming to town: Ankara thunderstruck overnight
AA Photo / Fırat Yurdakul
ALL PHOTOS
Global South needs $2 trillion a year to tame, cope with climate
Winter arrives in Turkey as snowfall hits metropolises
Kütahya province welcomes winter with snowfall
Ancient Dara captivates tourists
Ancient Patara lures visitors
Enchanting sunset scenery from 'Little Venice'
Blanket of snow covers renowned crater lake
Frozen Lake Çıldır lures visitors
Postcard-like winter views from Turkey's Bitlis
