2023-08-02 21:34:14
Iran will remain “closed” to activity for 48 hours after having declared two holidays due to “unprecedented heat”. The government, which is extending this measure until Friday, has also asked the elderly and people with health problems to stay at home, Iranian state media reported.
Many cities in southern Iran have already suffered exceptionally hot days. State media reported that temperatures had topped 51 degrees this week in the southern city of Ahvaz.
Government spokesman Ali Bahadori-Jahromi was quoted by state media as saying today and Thursday would be public holidays, while the Health Ministry said hospitals would be on high alert.
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