Rain, snow expected across Kurdistan Region with temperature drop

Nov. 18, 2024

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - The Kurdistan Region's Ministry of Transportation and Communications has issued its 48-hour weather forecast for Monday, predicting partly to fully cloudy conditions with various precipitation patterns across the region.

According to the meteorological department, Duhok province's mountainous areas will experience light rainfall, with effects extending to parts of the Independent Soran Administration area and mountainous regions, particularly in border areas, during nighttime hours.

These elevated areas are also expected to receive light snowfall.

The forecast indicates a possibility of thunderstorms and lightning in southern Sulaimani city and the Independent Garmian Administration area. Temperatures are expected to drop by 2-3 degrees Celsius today.

For Tuesday, Nov.  19, light rainfall is predicted in the eastern border mountainous areas and Halabja province, with temperatures dropping further by 3-4 degrees Celsius compared to Monday.

Maximum Temperatures Forecast (in Celsius):

- Erbil: 19°C

- Sulaimani: 16°C

- Duhok: 17°C

- Kirkuk: 21°C

- Halabja: 17°C

- Zakho: 16°C

- Haji Omaran: 8°C

- Soran: 14°C

- Garmian: 22°C

The Kurdistan Region typically experiences varying weather patterns during November, marking the transition to winter.

The region's diverse topography, ranging from mountainous areas to lower plains, often results in significant temperature variations between different cities and districts.

The weather system is particularly important for agricultural activities and winter preparedness in the region's mountainous areas.