Temperatures hit 18C in some parts of Armenia

Several cities across Armenia have recorded unusually high temperatures reaching 18C, according to the country’s Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center.

The deputy director of the state-run agency, Gagik Surenyan, said that as of 2 p.m. local time on Wednesday, spring-like conditions were being observed in Tavush and Syunik Provinces.

Temperatures of between 14C and 18C were reported in a number of towns and villages, including Ijevan, Bagratashen, Goris and Kapan, as well as several other settlements.