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Iranian city Bandar Mahshahr hits 'incredible' temperature of 43C during Middle East heatwave Iranian city Bandar Mahshahr hits 'incredible' temperature of 43C during Middle East heatwave
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An Iranian city has reached a heat index of 68C, as a heat wave continues to engulf the Middle East.An Iranian city has reached a heat index of 68C, as a heat wave continues to engulf the Middle East.
A temperature of 43C (109 F) and a dew point of 32C (90 F) have been observed in Bandar Mahshahr.A temperature of 43C (109 F) and a dew point of 32C (90 F) have been observed in Bandar Mahshahr.
When humidity is factored in, this means that residents are experiencing an environment of 68C (154 F).When humidity is factored in, this means that residents are experiencing an environment of 68C (154 F).
Probably the most incredible ob I've ever seen. Bandar Mahshahr, Iran today: Temp: 109F (43C) Dew Point: 90F (32C). pic.twitter.com/Lb2AsDAtK0
The staggering readings were spotted by meteorologist Anthony Sagliani, who called them: “probably the most incredible [observations] I’ve ever seen.”The staggering readings were spotted by meteorologist Anthony Sagliani, who called them: “probably the most incredible [observations] I’ve ever seen.”
Bandar Mahshahr is the capital of Iran’s Mahshahr County in the Khuzestan Province. It is home to just over two hundred thousand inhabitants.Bandar Mahshahr is the capital of Iran’s Mahshahr County in the Khuzestan Province. It is home to just over two hundred thousand inhabitants.
50°C (122°F) + stations Thursday: ORMM (Bashrah Iraq) 51°C KQTZ (Baghdad Iraq) 50°C pic.twitter.com/MQZCLSj79I
Temperatures have been soaring in the Middle East in recent weeks. In Iraq, a mandatory four-day holiday was announced and began yesterday.Temperatures have been soaring in the Middle East in recent weeks. In Iraq, a mandatory four-day holiday was announced and began yesterday.