This week, residents in Kurdistan Region can expect a break from the extreme heat. Forecasts show that temperatures across the Kurdistan Region will begin to decline, bringing a noticeable shift to cooler and breezier conditions.
A local weather presenter, explained that global weather experts issued a key guideline back in 1953. According to that standard, if the temperature hits 50°C, all offices and public institutions should close. He pointed out that several provinces to the south have already taken that step due to the recent heatwave.
Starting from Tuesday, weather patterns in the region will shift. Winds will pick up, and heat levels will ease. This comes as a relief after weeks of scorching conditions.
While Garmiyan saw the highest temperatures in the region, other cities like Erbil, Duhok, and Sulaymaniyah have not reached the dangerous 50°C mark. In contrast, several areas to the south recorded extreme highs of up to 53°C.
Public offices in provinces such as Karbala, Diwaniyah, Wasit, and Basra closed because of temperatures exceeding 50°C. The same happened in Dhi Qar, Muthanna, and Maysan.
Meanwhile, the national meteorology department confirmed that 12 provinces reported highs between 50°C and 51°C on Sunday. Among them were Baghdad, Kirkuk, Salahaddin, Najaf, and Babylon.
Thankfully, Kurdistan Region will enjoy some relief as temperatures drop this week.