MES warns against heatwave in Armenia as temperature soars to 40 degrees

Panorama, Armenia

On July 21-25, high temperature is predicted in the territory of Armenia. As the Armenian State Hydrometeorological and Monitoring Service at the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) reports, in the daytime up to 39-40 degrees above zero and a high risk of fire is predicted in the valleys of Syunik, in Yerevan and Ararat Valley. The daily average air temperature will be 5-7 degrees higher than normal.

According to the source, the index of ultraviolet rays is predicted to reach 6, thus it’s recommended to avoid direct sun exposure from 11:00 to 15:00.

On July 21-25, no precipitation is predicted in Armenia. Southwest wind speed is 3-8 m/s.
The air temperature will not change considerably.

Clear whether is also forecast for Yerevan, Armenia’s capital on 21-25 July.