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Heatwave Sweeps Through Iraq, Power Cuts Adds To Woes

Powers cuts have added to woes of people in Iraq that's currently in the grips of a scorching heatwave. Temperatures are expected to exceed 50*C. The neighbouring Iran, on which Iraq depends for about a third of power requirements, has reduced the supply of gas by half.

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Powers cuts have added to woes of people in Iraq  that's currently in the grips of a scorching heatwave. Temperatures are expected to exceed 50*C. The neighbouring Iran, on which Iraq depends for about a third of power requirements, has reduced the supply of gas by half.