Important | Direct effects of the heat dome on the Gulf countries and Iraq, and 52 degrees Celsius are expected in some areas

Arab Weather - The latest outputs of our computer simulation systems in the "Arab Regional Weather Center" related to weather systems and temperatures indicate the entry of large parts of the Arabian Peninsula under the influence of what is known as the heat dome , which results from the concentration of an air elevation in the upper atmosphere to the north of the peninsula. The Arabian Peninsula, which works to trap heat near the surface of the earth and prevent its rise towards the upper layers of the atmosphere.

It is expected that a number of countries in the region will be affected by the heat dome and its effects, which are represented by a significant rise in temperatures, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the State of Kuwait, if initial expectations indicate the possibility of recording record temperatures that may touch the 52 degrees Celsius barrier in some regions.

Blazing temperatures in Iraq

It may exceed 52° in the south and 50 in Baghdad

According to weather forecasts, it is expected that the Republic of Iraq will be one of the regions most affected by the hot weather, as temperatures are expected to rise Wednesday in Basra and the southern parts of Iraq to become around 52 degrees Celsius, and around Celsius in Baghdad, while it is approaching and may touch the 50-degree mark. Celsius in the capital, Baghdad, and the weather is very hot and very stressful.

The temperature may record 52 degrees in Abdali

Blistering temperatures in Kuwait during the coming days

As for the State of Kuwait, it will also be under the direct influence of the air mass with extreme heat, and it is expected that most regions of Kuwait will record temperatures around 50 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, and it may reach 52 degrees Celsius in the Abdali region.

Extremely hot weather in Saudi Arabia

Approaching 50 in Hafar Al-Batin and Qaisumah

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it is expected that the significant rise in temperatures will continue, as it is around 50 degrees Celsius in Dammam, Hafr Al-Batin and Al-Ahsa, while it exceeds the mid-40s Celsius in the city of Riyadh, and the temperature rises as we move further towards the east, amid expectations that the hot weather will continue during Coming days.

More details about the weather and temperatures during the coming period via the 6-30 day bulletin on the Arab Weather app

Important recommendations during hot mass effect

The Arab weather warns of this large and massive rise in temperatures, which would increase the possibility of sunstroke and heat stress, so we advise everyone to follow the following instructions:

• Avoid direct and prolonged exposure to sunlight
• Drink plenty of water to hydrate the body and replenish fluids
• Do not leave children inside vehicles, as this poses a threat to their lives
• Do not leave explosive materials inside vehicles such as mobile chargers, mobile phones, perfumes and air fresheners