The city of Zabol in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province recorded a temperature of over 47°C (116.6°F) in the past day, making it the hottest place on Earth during that period, according to Iranian media. The heat wave is raising concerns of a summer electricity crisis, with authorities warning of potential rolling blackouts as temperatures continue to rise.
The city of Zabol in Iran's eastern Sistan and Baluchestan province recorded temperatures above 47°C in the past 24 hours, becoming the world's hottest location in that window, according to Iranian reports circulating Monday night. The extreme heat comes amid a broader heat wave straining Iran's energy infrastructure. Authorities have warned of exceptional loads on the electrical grid and the possibility of widespread blackouts as summer approaches. The report is based on a single source aggregating Iranian news; no official Iranian government or meteorological agency statement has been independently verified at this time. The Zioneer has previously reported on energy-related strain in Iran, including fuel shortages (June 12) and threats to Gulf energy infrastructure (June 11), but those items are background context — the current bulletin concerns the heat event itself, not its geopolitical dimensions.
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