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Iran closes banks due to overheating

Jul 29, 2024

Tehran [Iran], July 29: The Iranian government announced that all state agencies, organizations and banks will be closed on July 28 due to extreme hot weather.
The closure does not apply to medical services and emergency centers. The decision is aimed at protecting people's health and managing domestic energy consumption, the Iranian government said in a statement, according to the IRNA news agency.
Iran's National Meteorological Organization reported temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in 10 provinces on July 27. At least 225 people needed medical help due to heatstroke . In addition to Iran, many Asian, African and European countries are also struggling with record heat, with temperatures rising an average of 1.5 degrees Celsius above normal.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper

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