The Meteorological Organization has announced that rain showers and thunderstorms will soon begin in several provinces of the country. In this regard, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, areas of West Azerbaijan, North East Azerbaijan, Kurdistan, Kermanshah, Ilam, Lorestan, North Khuzestan, Kerman, Hormozgan, the northern half of Sistan and Baluchestan, South Khorasan, Razavi Khorasan, North Khorasan, and the eastern and central Alborz heights will be affected by this precipitation system.
Risks and Hazards from the Precipitation System
This precipitation system may cause rain showers, thunderstorms, the possibility of hail, and relatively strong winds. Additionally, in susceptible areas, there is a risk of dust storms. The impacts of this weather hazard can include flooding, the overflow of seasonal rivers, waterlogging of roads, disruption of transportation networks, slippery roadways, and reduced visibility.
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Furthermore, there is a possibility of lightning, temporary strong winds, the breaking of old and decayed trees, falling rocks and objects from heights, and damage to temporary structures and agricultural products. In these conditions, citizens are advised to avoid traveling and camping along riverbanks and stream beds and to refrain from unnecessary trips and nature excursions.
Necessary Recommendations for Citizens and Executive Agencies
Precaution in construction activities and readiness of executive and rescue agencies are other important points. Road maintenance forces should be on standby to reopen the mouths of bridges and channels on intercity routes, and municipalities should take action to clean channels and drainage systems. Additionally, necessary measures should be taken to prevent damage from strong winds and caution in transit is another meteorological recommendation.
Citizens should also avoid parking vehicles near unfinished buildings and old, decayed trees and expedite the harvesting of agricultural products.
Tomorrow, Thursday, with the passage of the precipitation system from the northwest of the country, rain showers, occasional thunderstorms, and winds are expected in the northwest, west, and southwest regions, provinces located in the heights and slopes of the Central Zagros, the heights and slopes of the western and central Alborz, and the western half of the Caspian Sea coast. In the afternoon hours of Thursday, scattered showers are also expected in areas of Hormozgan, southern and central Kerman, South Khorasan, southern Razavi Khorasan, and North Khorasan.
On Friday, in addition to the western half of the country, the range of activity of the precipitation system will reach the Caspian Sea coast and areas in the east and northeast of the country. Also, on Monday, rain showers, occasional thunderstorms, and temporary strong winds are expected in the western half of the country, the Caspian Sea coast, and the southern slopes of Alborz and some points in the center and northeast of the country. According to the Meteorological Organization, a relative decrease in temperature is expected in the western and northern halves of the country starting Thursday, and the Persian Gulf will also be rough over the next three days.
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