Baghdad: The Iraqi Meteorological Organization has forecast increased dust and rising temperatures in the coming days. A statement from the organization indicated that Monday’s weather will be clear and hot, with temperatures rising slightly across the country.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the maximum temperatures for Monday in all Iraqi governorates are projected as follows: Dohuk 42°C, Sulaymaniyah, Erbil, and Anbar 44°C, Kirkuk, Nineveh, and Salah al-Din 45°C, Baghdad, Diyala, Karbala, Babylon, and Diwaniyah 46°C, Najaf, Muthanna, and Wasit 47°C, and Maysan, Dhi Qar, and Basra 49°C.

The statement further explained that Tuesday’s weather will remain clear and hot, with light to moderate northwesterly winds picking up during the day, reaching speeds up to 40 km/h, which could cause dust storms in some parts of the central and southern regions. Temperatures are expected to decrease slightly in the northern region while remaining similar in the central and southern regions. Horizontal visibility will generally be very good, ranging from 8-10 km, but will decrease to 3-5 km in areas affected by dust.

The forecast for Wednesday indicates that the weather will continue to be clear and hot, with light to moderate northwesterly winds increasing during the day to speeds of up to 40 km/h, causing dust storms in the southern region. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly, and horizontal visibility is anticipated to be very good, decreasing to 3-5 km in dusty conditions.

The organization further explained that Thursday’s weather will also be clear and hot, with temperatures rising slightly across Iraq.