Several Iraqi provinces declare Sunday public holiday amid sweltering heat
Local authorities in Basra, Maysan, Dhi Qar, Wasit, Karbala, Diwaniyah, and Muthanna provinces have enforced the decision.
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Basra hospitals report surge in skin rashes likely linked to polluted water
Dozens of skin rash cases have been reported in Basra as heat, pollution, and high salinity levels raise concerns of a wider health crisis. Activists and experts are calling for urgent action and international help.