Terrible heat over 53 degrees Celsius 'burns' Baghdad

A terrible heat wave hitting the Iraqi capital Baghdad has severely affected people's lives.

The heat and humidity have exacerbated chronic power shortages in the West Asian country.

Terrible heat wave hits capital Baghdad, outdoor temperature over 50 degrees Celsius (Photo: AFP)

In the capital Baghdad, the outdoor temperature has been recorded at over 53 degrees Celsius for many days. This is a record high in the history of this country and also the highest in the world.

Along with the unbearable heat, Baghdad residents are also suffering from severe power and water shortages. For many years, Iraqis have often suffered from power outages ranging from 6 to 14 hours a day.

To ensure safety, Baghdad authorities have asked people to stay off the streets during the hot days. However, traders and business people still have to go out to make a living.

Due to the extremely hot weather, the Iraqi government decided to close the weekend two days early. Not only in Baghdad, the lives of people in many places in Iraq were also disrupted by the unusually hot weather.

According to forecasts, temperatures will continue to rise in the coming days and 2016 could be the hottest year in history in this West Asian country./.

According to VOV