Iraq: Temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius in Baghdad as a Khamaseen depression approaches.

Arab Weather - The latest numerical model readings from the Arab Weather Regional Center indicate that Iraq will be affected by a Khamaseen depression during the middle and end of next week. This depression will be accompanied by a hot to very hot, dry air mass, accompanied by a significant rise in temperatures to the high thirties across large areas of the country, along with active surface winds that will stir up dust.

Successive rise in temperatures on Saturday, Sunday and Monday precedes the Khamaseen depression.

Hot air currents are expected to intensify in Iraq, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-30s Celsius in Baghdad on Monday. The weather will be hot across most regions, with the exception of the high mountain peaks in the north of the country. Medium and high clouds will be present, with the possibility of some rain showers in limited areas, concentrated in the northern border areas, accompanied by thunderstorms.

Tuesday: Hot to very hot weather, with highs approaching 40°C in the southern regions.

A Khamaseen depression is approaching Iraq on Tuesday, pushing a hot to extremely hot, dry air mass. Temperatures will continue their upward trajectory, exceeding their usual average for this time of year by about 6-8 degrees Celsius. The weather will be hot to extremely hot in general, with maximum temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius in the southern regions of the country.

The Khamasin depression was centered in western Iraq on Wednesday, and the influence of the hot air mass intensified.

God willing, the Khamaseen depression is expected to move into western Iraq on Wednesday, deepening the influence of the hot air mass. This will lead to another rise in temperatures, and the weather will be hot to extremely hot, with temperatures reaching the high thirties in many areas.

During the night hours of Saturday/Sunday, Iraq will continue to be affected by the Khamaseen depression, with nighttime temperatures expected to rise significantly compared to previous nights. The weather will be warm during the night hours, particularly in the central and southern regions of the country.

God knows best