The National Weather Organization announced a yellow alert, reporting scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in 10 provinces of the country. Kobra Rafiei, an expert from this organization, explained today's weather conditions and said: "Scattered rain showers are predicted in some areas of East Azerbaijan, West Azerbaijan, the heights of Eastern Alborz, the heights of Northeast Tehran, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, southern Isfahan, and Fars."
Areas Affected by Rain
Rafiei continued that in the southern half of the country, rain is also expected in southern Kerman, northern and eastern Hormozgan, and the southern heights of Sistan and Baluchestan at certain hours in the form of scattered rain showers accompanied by thunder. In this regard, necessary warnings have been provided to prevent potential damage to the public.
Risks from the Rains
According to the National Weather Organization, the risks from these rains include the possibility of river water rising, flooding of streets, runoff, lightning, and temporary strong winds. There is also a risk of old and weakened trees breaking, damage to temporary structures and agricultural products, and slippery roads. Given the intensity of these rains, residents of these areas are advised to take necessary precautions.
The expert from the National Weather Organization also mentioned the forecast of continued rains on Friday, stating: "The continuation of the rain system and rain showers is expected in the provinces of West Azerbaijan, East Azerbaijan, Zanjan, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Kurdistan, eastern, western, and northern Hormozgan, southern and southwestern Kerman, and northern Fars."
Weather Conditions in Tehran
In Tehran, light fog is expected at certain hours, and the wind speed will increase in the afternoon. Temperature fluctuations in Tehran will range between 19 and 28 degrees Celsius. In the past week, the average temperature in the country has increased by 3.3 degrees Celsius compared to the long-term period, with this increase being particularly noticeable in Yazd and South Khorasan by 4.3 degrees and in Kerman by 3.9 degrees.
Rafiei concluded by mentioning the impact of temporary strong winds and dust storms in the next 5 days in the east and southeast of the country, adding: "This dust storm in some areas will lead to reduced air quality and decreased horizontal visibility."
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