In Iran, a heatwave arriving a few days ago raised temperatures in most cities to near and above 40 degrees Celsius. During the past 48 hours, the temperature in the Iranian capital Tehran rose to 40 degrees Celsius during the warmest hours. In southern Iranian provinces, temperatures have approached 50 degrees Celsius since mid-July, with the southwestern Khuzestan Province reaching a staggering 54 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Some locations in the Gulf have seen the heat index reach 60 to 65 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature, reaching 47.8 degrees Celsius, was recorded in the southeastern province of Sanliurfa on June 20, according to the statistics.

Source: The Star July 27, 2024 22:45 UTC