Iraq temperatures set to approach 50°C, meteorology agency says

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Meteorological Authority said temperatures will rise on Tuesday, with the country's highest readings forecast to range between 44°C and 50°C as heat builds from north to south. The agency said skies will be clear nationwide, with partial cloud cover in parts of the central and southern regions and eastern sections of the north. Winds are expected to blow from the northwest at light to moderate speeds, occasionally picking up, according to the authority. Tuesday's peak temperatures are projected to remain similar to those recorded the previous day. The agency added that similar weather conditions will continue through Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with temperatures tracking close to levels seen in recent days across the country. No further details on any accompanying advisories were immediately available.