The Earth Chronicles by space · July 31, 2020
In Baghdad, the temperature rose to 51 degrees Celsius, which is a record high in the entire history of observations.
The intense heat forced many residents to take shelter indoors, and street vendors had to look for any shade they could find. With the failure of the state power grid, many households relied on generators to power refrigerators, fans, or air conditioners.
Security forces shot dead two demonstrators during the demonstrations due to lack of electricity and basic services during the heat wave.
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