Iran’s public sector shuts down in 8 provinces due to heat wave

Iran shuts down in the face of blistering heat

Blistering temperatures across several provinces in Iran led the government to declare a public holiday on Wednesday, a step taken to protect citizens and a power grid that critics say is aging and mismanaged.

Iran’s public sector shuts down in 8 provinces due to heat wave

Iran held a public holiday for some areas over a scorching heatwave.

Iran's public sector shuts down in 8 provinces due to heat wave

Iran held a public holiday for some areas over a scorching heatwave. An official holiday for public sector employees in eight of Iran’s 31 provinces, including the capital, Tehran, was declared Wednesday to save electricity as the capital’s temperatures soared past 40 degrees Celsius (104 F), strain

Iran shuts down in the face of blistering heat – Mnnofa

“When there’s no power, banks are closed, the whole system just stops,” Tehran restaurant owner Edo Mansourian said. “And now the country’s basically closed for the next few days.” The 72-year-old added that “working conditions have become frustrating and it’s hard to keep the place running.” Mohammadreza Tavakoli runs a hostel on the island of Qeshm in the Persian Gulf region of southern Iran, which is already known for its blazing-hot weather …

Iran Shuts Down Public Sector as Heatwave Sends Tehran Residents Fleeing to Cooler North

A severe heatwave in Iran prompted a government-ordered shutdown on Wednesday in several provinces, including the capital Tehran. With temperatures soaring above 40°C (104°F), public offices and banks were closed in an effort to reduce the strain on the country’s power grid. The closure affected eight of Iran’s 31 provinces and aimed to conserve electricity during the extreme weather conditions. Despite the shutdown, many private businesses, suc…