Turkey: Temperatures rise, water sales explode

In the most sweltering summer season of recent years, high temperatures are effective in most parts of Turkey. While the air temperature reaching up to 40 degrees in the central points of Eskişehir caused an increase in the need for liquid consumption of the citizens, cold water and refreshing drinks became a great need. Tradesmen stated that water sales have increased by 150 percent with the increasing air temperatures in recent days, and that there is a high demand for carbonated beverages. Ahmet Kaya, who works as a tradesman in Eskişehir, said that cold water demands have intensified in recent days. Expressing that the sales have increased by approximately 150 percent, Kaya said, “Cold water sales are at very high levels at the moment. Cold water ...