Air temperature in Armenia to reach 40 degrees

ArmInfo. On July 22,  due to the penetration of a tropical warm air wave  from the south,  a  temperature of 40 degrees Celsius was recorded in Armenia for the  first time since 1989.

As reported by the press service of the Hydrometeorology and  Monitoring Center of the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of  Armenia, the high temperture is expected to persist in the Ararat  Valley and Syunik region, as well as in Yerevan. From 16:00 to 17:00,  the temperature in these regions may reach up to +38 to +40 degrees.  In this regard, the Hydrometeorological Center warns of a high  fire  hazard in these  zones, as well as in the foothills of Aragatsotn,  Kotayk and Vayots Dzor.  According to the source, on July 22, as well  as in the afternoons of July 25-26, there may be short-term rains  with thunderstorms and possible hail in some  areas. The wind is  expected to blow from the west at a speed of 2-5 m/s, but during a  thunderstorm it may increase to 17-20 m/s. In the evening  from July  21 to 26, the wind speed may increase in Armavir and the foothills of  Kotayk and Aragatsotn up to 15-18 m/s.