Weather specialist Ali Al-Jaber Al-Ziyadi warned on Sunday (November 8, 2026) of a cold wave set to begin at dawn on Monday. As the rainfall currently affecting the northern and eastern parts of the country subsides, temperatures are expected to drop by 6 to 7 degrees Celsius across central, central Euphrates, and southern cities.
Al-Ziyadi stated that a polar air mass, arriving from southern Turkey, will impact the country’s weather. Daytime maximum temperatures are expected to range between 16 and 20 degrees Celsius in the central and southern regions, with even lower readings in the northern and western areas.
He added that minimum temperatures during the early morning hours will likely fall between 6 and 9 degrees Celsius in most regions—with the exception of Basra and Maysan—noting that the cold wave will intensify by Tuesday, resulting in bitterly cold nights and chilly daytime conditions.
Al-Ziyadi urged citizens to prepare for the drop in temperature by readying heating equipment—such as electric or oil-fueled heaters—and ensuring they have appropriate winter clothing.
He further noted that winter-like conditions have arrived early this year, coinciding with heavy rainfall across various parts of the country, and projected that rain will return after the middle of this month.
A cold wave is set to hit the country starting Monday at dawn; Al-Ziyadi urges preparations for heating methods.
