SCORCHING TEMPERATURES TO PERSIST, HITTING 47°C IN SOUTHWEST

Tunis, June 29 (TAP)- Soaring temperatures are expected to continue until Monday, exceeding seasonal averages mainly in the south and the west with highs ranging between 37°c and 45°c, the National Institute of Meteorology said on Saturday.

Highs are expected to hit 47°c in the southwest, while ranging between 31°c and 36°c in the far north and eastern coasts.

Scorching temperatures are expected on July 1 in the midland and the south as well as in some areas in the northwest, well above seasonal norms (+9°c to 14°c). Highest maximum temperatures from 40°c to 47°c will be recorded, hitting 49°c in the southwest along with Sirocco winds.

Highs of 28°c to 33°c are expected to be reported in northern coastal regions. Temperatures will likely drop progressively starting Tuesday.