Thunderstorms and dense fog hit Iraq as unstable weather conditions continue 

BAGHDAD — Iraq is experiencing unstable weather conditions on Tuesday, with thunderstorms and intermittent rainfall affecting central, southern, and parts of western regions, according to a forecast from the General Meteorological Authority.

The report from the authority’s Forecast Department, stated that the weather will be partly cloudy, turning overcast at intervals. Light to moderate rainfall is expected, accompanied by thunderstorms and occasional heavy downpours in western areas.

In parts of the south, scattered light showers are also likely. Dense to moderate fog developed across wide areas of the country during the morning, excluding western regions, leading to reduced visibility. The fog is expected to gradually dissipate by midday.

Winds are blowing from the southeast at 5–10 km/h with calm intervals, shifting to northeast winds at 10–20 km/h in the north during the night.

Horizontal visibility ranges between 6–8 km but drops to below 1 km in foggy areas and between 3–5 km in regions experiencing heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Conditions are expected to begin improving starting Friday.