High thermal background predicted throughout the territory of Armenia

Due to the penetration of the tropical warm air wave from Iraq, high thermal background throughout the Republic is predicted on August 27-30, Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center  reported on Wednesday. The temperature will be increased by 5-7 degrees. 

According to the source, the highest temperature will be registered in the valley and foothills of Ararat, in the valleys of Syunik province and in Yerevan city in the daytime +39․․․+40 degrees is predicted.

High-level fire risk situation is expected in the mentioned period throughout the territory of the country. It is recommended to observe the rules of fire safety.