Iraq: Intensifying weather instability and heavy rain affecting these areas

Arab Weather - The Republic of Iraq will be increasingly affected on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 9/10, 2025, by a state of atmospheric instability, which will have a strong impact in some areas, especially in the northern part of Iraq, and will extend to include the capital, Baghdad, and the surrounding areas.

Weather forecast and expected rainfall, God willing

In detail, unstable weather is expected to prevail in the country over the next two days, with clouds increasing and rain falling in scattered areas. The rain will intensify, becoming heavy and accompanied by lightning, thunder, hail of varying sizes, perhaps large in size, and downdraft activity, especially in northern and northeastern Iraq and the southeastern parts.

Heavy thunderstorms and warnings of floods and flash floods in many areas

With the intensification of weather fluctuations in most regions, and the rainfall becoming heavy to very heavy in some geographical areas, this may cause a rise in water levels and possibly the occurrence of torrents and floods, especially in the northern, eastern and southeastern parts.

Important recommendations during weather fluctuations

• Recommendations to stay away from valleys, torrents, ravines and areas where water usually collects, especially in the north and east of the country.
• It is necessary to be aware of the same dangers and to stay away from valleys in desert areas, and this includes those living in tents.
• Be careful while walking on roads where rain has started to fall, for fear of slipping.
• Take shelter inside buildings when lightning strikes.
• Be aware of the formation of flash floods and rising water levels in some areas.
• Be aware of the risks of soil and rock erosion in high mountainous areas, especially in the north.
• Be aware of reduced visibility due to dust from downdrafts associated with thunderstorms, especially in desert areas.

And God knows best.