Iran reduces official working hours due to high temperatures

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The Iranian government announced, on Friday, a reduction in official working hours in all government institutions due to the severe heat wave that the country is witnessing.
 
Iranian media reported that "the decision came within the framework of efforts to protect citizens' health and manage energy consumption in light of the continued high temperatures," noting that "according to the decision, all government institutions and banks across the country will work from 06:00 to 10:00 in the morning, with the exception of emergency services."
 
It added that "temperatures reached 50 degrees Celsius in some areas in southern Iran, and temperatures in the capital, Tehran, are expected to exceed 42 degrees Celsius tomorrow," noting that "due to the severe heat wave, electricity consumption in Iran reached a record level of 79,189 megawatts on July 24, which prompted the electricity distribution company "Tavanir" to ask the government to declare a holiday in the public and private sectors in the capital, Tehran, on July 27." "The average temperatures in the country have risen by two degrees compared to the same period last year, which has led to an additional burden on electricity consumption," said Mostafa Rajabi Mashhadi, general manager of Tavanir.