The south wind doesn't just cause headaches, it can also hit your stomach.

Professor Dr. Vedat Göral warned that the strong lodos (southwesterly wind) forecast to hit Istanbul today can disrupt the body's biological balance, causing not only headaches, fatigue and irritability but also digestive strain such as nausea, cramps and gastrointestinal problems. The warning matters because the wind's effects extend beyond the familiar headache complaints to the stomach and digestive system. Watch for guidance from health experts on how the lodos affects digestion as the wind intensifies across Istanbul.