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Scorching heat in Iran forces closure of public buildings, banks
Nine provinces of Iran are on alert with temperatures reaching up to 50 degrees Celsius
Aug 05, 2025
Aug 05, 2025
Nine provinces of Iran are on alert with temperatures reaching up to 50 degrees Celsius
The downpours triggered floods and roof collapses, mostly killing those in weak homes
The worst-hit areas included Palitana and Jesar towns, which on Tuesday registered 867 millimeters (34 inches) of rain over the past 24 hours
The projects, opposed by Pakistan, are being expedited as part of India's response to a deadly attack in Kashmir last month