A severe heat wave has struck Iran over the past 24 hours, with an average temperature of 48.6°C across most of the country, according to local reports. Five Iranian cities — Tabas, Bafq, Dehloran, and Bam — rank among the ten hottest cities in the world.
A severe heat wave has swept across Iran over the past 24 hours, with average temperatures reaching 48.6°C across most of the country, according to local reports. Five Iranian cities — Tabas, Bafq, Dehloran, and Bam — are currently among the ten hottest cities in the world. The extreme heat adds to concerns over Iran's summer electricity crisis, as authorities have previously warned of potential rolling blackouts. The Zioneer has previously reported on record temperatures in Iran and elsewhere, including a 47°C reading in the city of Zabol earlier this month, which was then the world's hottest point. No casualty figures or infrastructure damage reports have been released yet.
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