Baghdad | Heavy thunderstorms during Wednesday/Thursday night calls for attention from the risk of torrential rain

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><strong>Weather of Arabia -</strong> Weather maps in the Arab Regional Weather Center indicate an increase in the vulnerability of several parts of Iraq to a moderate to strong state of air instability during the hours of Wednesday/Thursday night and Thursday dawn, as the depression deepens in the upper layers of the atmosphere and unstable weather conditions intensify with it. Several regions.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br /> Where showers of rain fall, God willing, in many regions, but they are concentrated in the center of the country, and the rain is sometimes heavy and accompanied by heavy showers of hail with the occurrence of strong thunderstorms and activity on the speed of surface winds, and it is feared at that time that the risk of torrential formation and the rise in the water level in some areas It also warns of the flow of valleys and reefs as a result of heavy rains on some northern mountainous heights, especially the northeastern ones, including Sulaymaniyah and its surroundings.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br /> It is expected that the capital, Baghdad, will be exposed to unstable conditions during this night, resulting in the proliferation of large quantities of clouds at different altitudes, as thunderstorms of varying intensity of rain fall. The rain is sometimes heavy and accompanied by showers of hail and strong thunderstorms, which results in a rise in the water level in some Cities and neighborhoods, and the occurrence of water bodies in the roads as a result of thunderstorms.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Important recommendations from the Arab weather:</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br /> - Staying away from the stomachs of valleys and streams of torrential rains due to the high risk of runoff, especially after midnight on Wednesday / Thursday.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> - Pay attention to the dangers of rising water levels, the occurrence of water bodies, and traffic crises.<br /> - Take cover inside buildings when thunderstorms occur and avoid taking cover under trees, and if it is the only option, then a crouching position must be taken.<br /> - In the event of a thunderstorm, take cover inside a building or car, while avoiding touching metal parts</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> God knows</p>