A view of the Tigris River beneath one of Baghdad’s main bridges on a clear summer day
Heatwave persists across Iraq governorates
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s Meteorological Authority reported Tuesday that the heatwave gripping the country will persist through the week, with most governorates recording extremely high temperatures. The forecast shows clear skies, with occasional winds in central and southern areas strong enough to raise dust.
According to the weather bulletin, Baghdad registered 44°C (111°F), Erbil 42°C (108°F), Maysan and Dhi Qar 47°C (117°F), and Basra 48°C (118°F), making it the hottest area in the country. Northern governorates were relatively cooler, with Duhok at 39°C (102°F) and Sulaymaniyah at 41°C (106°F). The authority said temperatures are expected to remain between 40°C and 47°C (104–117°F) through the weekend, noting that Iraq’s summer season regularly brings some of the highest recorded heat levels in the region.