The historic Ottoman-era clock tower stands over the banks of the Tigris River in central Baghdad, near Mutanabbi Street and the old city markets.
Weather report
Iraq to face soaring heat through weekend before slight cooldown
BAGHDAD — Iraq will experience hot summer conditions through the weekend and into next week, with temperatures climbing before easing slightly, the Iraqi Meteorological Organization said Saturday.
The agency reported the weather will be “hot during the day and mild at night, with clear skies and some scattered clouds in the northeast.” Daytime highs will rise by about 1 to 2 degrees compared with Friday.
Winds are expected to be northwesterly at 20 to 30 km/h, sometimes stronger in central and southern regions, with dust possible in western and northern areas. Visibility could fall to 7 km in dusty conditions and drop to 2 km in some parts of northern and western Iraq.
On Sunday, highs are forecast to reach 47 to 48°C in Basra, Maysan and Dhi Qar, and around 44 to 45°C in Baghdad, Najaf, Wasit and Salah al-Din. Duhok is expected at 41°C and Sulaymaniyah at 43°C.
The outlook for early next week shows continued hot and clear conditions, with a slight drop in temperatures by Tuesday and Wednesday, the agency said.