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The sheep, overwhelmed by heat, seek shelter in shade

The heatwave affecting Türkiye has begun to take its toll. Due to the high humidity and temperature, the sheep grazing in Istanbul's Alibey Dam sought shelter under the shade of the Mağlova Kemer to protect themselves from the sun.

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The sheep, overwhelmed by heat, seek shelter in shade

The General Directorate of Meteorology issued a high-temperature warning for the Marmara Region and also called for precautionary measures. It is advised to be cautious, especially during the noon hours, and avoid being directly under the sun.

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The sheep, overwhelmed by heat, seek shelter in shade

The heatwave affecting Türkiye is called Eyyam-ı bahur. In Istanbul, the heatwave, accompanied by high humidity, is causing even animals to suffer from the heat. So, the sheep that came to graze at Alibey Dam tried to cool off under the shade of Mağlova Kemer to protect themselves from the sun's rays.

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The sheep, overwhelmed by heat, seek shelter in shade

The sheep huddling together and trying to stay in the shade created interesting scenes.

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The sheep, overwhelmed by heat, seek shelter in shade

Due to the hot and dry summer days, the Mağlova Kemer, which was previously submerged underwater, has now completely resurfaced, as well.