High Heat Alert Issued for Basrah

Temperatures in Basrah are expected to reach a high of 40°C. An automatic alert has been issued based on weather forecast data.

Wweather1.com forecast data indicates that maximum temperatures in Basrah will reach 40 degrees Celsius on October 12, 2026.

This temperature reaches the established threshold for a high severity heat event in the area.

Residents are advised to monitor official updates and take necessary precautions during the high temperatures.

⚠️ Safety

• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

• Limit outdoor activities during peak sun hours.

• Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing.

📊 The numbers, from wweather1 data

Basra: now +39°, Overcast.

That is 4° above the October climate norm.

The record for this date is +43° (2023).

Three-day forecast: 12 October: +40°/+27° · 13 October: +41°/+27° · 14 October: +40°/+28°

The figures are computed automatically from the Open-Meteo/ERA5 archive — no eyeball estimates.

📰 Data source: wweather1. Forecast and analysis — wweather1, based on Open-Meteo / met.no data.

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