Iran's Unprecedented Heatwave Declares National Holiday: Schools, Banks, and Soccer Games Shut

Iran Declares National Holiday Due to Unprecedented Heatwave Iran has announced a two-day national holiday on Wednesday and Thursday due to an unprecedented heatwave sweeping across the country.

The decision was made by the Cabinet in order to protect public health and will see banks, judicial offices, and schools closed during this time. Sporting events, including soccer games, have also been canceled. Temperatures in Iran have soared well above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) and are predicted to exceed 50 degrees Celsius in the southern regions over the next few days.

The Ministry of Health has expressed concern over the alarming number of heat-related admissions in recent days. To combat the heatwave, the ministry has advised citizens to stay indoors between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to avoid the risk of heatstroke.

Additionally, hospitals have been placed on high alert, and the public is urged to take precautions. However, the heat is not the only concern facing Iran. Meteorologists have also warned of air pollution and potential sandstorms, particularly in the southern parts of the country.

Large areas of Iran are covered by desert, making the nation vulnerable to the effects of climate change and drought. The heatwave in Iran is part of a larger global trend, with heatwaves affecting many parts of the world in recent weeks. Scientists have attributed these extreme weather events to human-induced climate change

In related news, the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan has been severely impacted by the heatwave. Dust storms and rising temperatures have led to around 1,000 people receiving hospital treatment in recent days.

The region has long suffered from water shortages, and tensions have risen over an upstream dam in Afghanistan that is restricting ater flow. Iran, with a population of over 85 million, is considered one of the countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change and rising global temperatures. Authorities are taking steps to address the challenges posed by extreme heat and its impact on public health and infrastructure.