Five Iraqi Provinces to Reach 50°C on Saturday
At a Glance
- Five provinces forecast to hit 50°C.
- Slemani and Duhok expected to reach 43°C.
- Heatwave to ease slightly from Sunday.
- Another temperature spike expected next week.
Iraq's Meteorological Organization forecasts temperatures of up to 50°C in five southern provinces on Saturday as an intense heatwave continues across the country, with only a slight decline expected from Sunday.
Key Statements and Focus Area
- Five provinces are expected to record 50°C on Saturday.
- Slemani and Duhok are forecast to reach 43°C, while Erbil is expected to reach 44°C.
- Weather expert Luqman Hawizy said the heatwave will remain at its peak through Saturday.
- Temperatures are expected to fall by 1–3°C from Sunday before rising again next week.
Five Provinces Forecast to Hit 50°C
The Iraqi Meteorological Organization said Saturday's weather will be clear and hot across the country, with some cloud cover and temperatures remaining similar to recent days.
The highest temperatures are forecast in Najaf, Muthanna, Dhi Qar, Maysan, and Basra, where the mercury is expected to reach 50°C.
Temperatures Across Iraq
According to the forecast, temperatures will reach:
- 43°C in Slemani and Duhok.
- 44°C in Erbil.
- 47°C in Nineveh and Anbar.
- 48°C in Diyala.
- 49°C in Kirkuk, Baghdad, Babylon, Saladin, Wasit, Karbala, and Diwaniyah.
Heatwave to Ease Slightly From Sunday
The Meteorological Organization said Sunday's weather will remain clear, with scattered clouds expected over northern areas. Temperatures are forecast to remain close to Saturday's levels.
Weather expert Luqman Hawizy said Thursday was the hottest day of the summer in Erbil and much of the Kurdistan Region.
He added that the current heatwave will remain at its peak through Saturday before temperatures decline by 1–3°C in most cities beginning Sunday.
Another Surge Expected Next Week
Hawizy said temperatures are expected to rise again next Thursday and Friday.
He noted that Kirkuk and parts of Garmian could record temperatures of 50°C during the next peak of the heatwave.
FYI
Iraq regularly experiences extreme summer temperatures, particularly in its central and southern provinces, where highs frequently approach or exceed 50°C. The Iraqi Meteorological Organization has continued to advise residents to limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours and take precautions against heat-related illnesses as prolonged high temperatures persist.
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