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Temperatures expected to hit 47 degrees in Baghdad

(18 Aug 2019) LEAD IN: Baghdad is in the grips of a merciless summer heatwave. And temperatures are expected to rise even further this week. STORY-LINE: The Tigris River provides some respite from the scorching summer heat. Boys dive from a structure known as "Amsinya" into its waters to cool off. Today hit more than 40 degrees Celsius (about 104 degrees Fahrenheit) in Baghdad. And temperatures are expected to rise even further this week. Iraq's weather service has predicted highs of 47 degrees Celsius (about 116.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in the coming days. So the capital's water parks can expect a lot of visitors. Iraq typically faces brutal heat in the summers and frequent electricity outages make life even harder when temperatures soar. To make matters even worse, there are electricity shortages which makes air conditioning scarce. "We can't stay indoors and endure such scorching heat so I came here with my children to have fun and cool off," says Baghdad resident Mouhamed Ibrahim. For those who can't get to the river or a swimming pool, a glass of pomegranate juice offers a bit of refreshment. Mazin Hussein, a Baghdad resident, says the temperature in his house becomes "unbearable" so he goes out for a cold drink or an ice-cream. Iraqis have suffered from power shortages for decades as the infrastructure suffered from neglect brought on by wars and UN trade sanctions under Saddam Hussein. Billions of dollars have been spent trying to fix the grid since the 2003 US-led invasion, but many Iraqis, mainly Baghdad residents, receive an estimated 10-12 hours of power per day. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...