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Qatar temperature forecasted to reach 48°C this week

Published: 21 Aug 2023 - 10:01 pm | Last Updated: 21 Aug 2023 - 10:05 pm
The country will witness a noticeable rise in temperatures from tomorrow until the weekend, according to Qatar Meteorology Department. (Pic by Marivie Alabanza / The Peninsula)

The country will witness a noticeable rise in temperatures from tomorrow until the weekend, according to Qatar Meteorology Department. (Pic by Marivie Alabanza / The Peninsula)

The Peninsula Online

Doha, Qatar: Temperatures in Qatar will rise further from tomorrow, the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) announced today.

"The country is witnessing a noticeable rise in temperatures from tomorrow, Tuesday, until the weekend," QMD stated, adding that the maximum temperature would range between 42-48°C across the country. 

The forecast also said that humidity is expected to rise during late night this evening until the early morning, with a "chance of mist to fog formation at Southern areas causing decrease in horizontal visibility to less than 2 km".

The public is urged to use caution this week due to the soaring temperatures.