Iraq Heatwave Expected to Ease Starting Monday
At a Glance
- Heatwave expected to ease Monday
- Kurdistan temperatures currently exceed 40°C
- Kirkuk reaches 46°C today
- Drop of up to 6°C forecast
Iraq’s Meteorological Organization says the current heatwave is expected to begin easing next Monday, with temperatures forecast to fall across the Kurdistan Region and other parts of the country.
Key Statements and Focus Area
- Meteorological Organization: Temperatures are expected to begin declining from Monday, marking the end of the current period of extreme heat.
- Kurdistan Region: Forecasts indicate temperatures across the Region will fall below 40°C from Monday.
- Expected decline: Weather projections point to an overall decrease of around 4°C to 6°C.
Temperatures across the Kurdistan Region remain elevated today, with Erbil at 44°C, Slemani at 42°C and Duhok at 41°C.
Kirkuk is expected to reach 46°C, while temperatures in central and southern Iraqi provinces are approaching 50°C.
The Iraqi Meteorological Organization has identified next Monday as the beginning of a noticeable decline in temperatures.
Global weather forecasts indicate that temperatures across all governorates of the Kurdistan Region could fall below 40°C from Monday.
The projected decrease is expected to range between 4°C and 6°C, bringing some relief from the current heatwave.
FYI
The latest forecast follows a prolonged period of extreme summer temperatures across Iraq, with several areas repeatedly recording temperatures near or above 45°C. Central and southern parts of the country have experienced the most intense heat, while the Kurdistan Region has generally recorded slightly lower temperatures but continues to face severe summer conditions.
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