Qatar Set to Experience Scorching 49°C Temperature

Beginning Monday, July 17th, and continuing through the rest of the week, the temperature will gradually rise across the entire country. 

According to Qatar Meteorology Department's (QMD) most recent weather report, the maximum temperature will range from 43 to 47 °C, reaching 47 to 49 °C on Wednesday and Thursday. 

The Department also offered further suggestions for cooling down during this time. To reflect the sunlight, QMD recommends residents and citizens dress comfortably and in light colors. It's also important to stay hydrated and never leave kids unattended in a car. 

Workers are advised to take pauses in the shade if they are working outdoors or in an exposed area. 

The Department has announced the start of the "Al-Hana'a" star, which is characterized by intensifying heat and rising humidity levels. Temperatures will dramatically increase over the course of the following 13 days, increasing the heat, it alerted.