The Iraqi News Agency (INA) captured images from the capital, Baghdad, after Iftar, where the streets and commercial markets are crowded with families and young people alike. Various areas in Baghdad are experiencing heavy congestion as residents go out to enjoy the evening after breaking their fast or to meet friends and loved ones, amidst a period of stable security that has turned Baghdad's nights into a symbol of peace, safety, and reassurance.
However, contrary to its usual pattern, Baghdad has recently witnessed torrential rains that have disrupted movement and schools. Baghdad's Secretary, Ammar Mousa, directed that rainwater be drained to the outskirts of the capital. Muhammad Al-Rubai, the media director at the Baghdad Municipality, stated to the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that "Baghdad has experienced heavy rains today at a rate of 68.5%," noting that "such volumes of rain have not fallen on Baghdad since 2013 when the rainfall intensity was 67.8%. At that time, the capital experienced significant disruptions for 13 days."
He pointed out that "the operations to control the water today do not take more than 3 hours, and this is what the Baghdad Secretary declared, that complete control will be achieved 3 hours after the rains stop." Additionally, Baghdad Governor Abdul-Muttalab Al-Alawi called for the suspension of official working hours for Monday in the province’s departments due to the rains.
The media and communication department in the province issued a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), stating that "based on the decision of the Baghdad Provincial Council, Governor Abdul-Muttalab Al-Alawi announced the suspension of official working hours for tomorrow, Monday, in the departments belonging to the local government of Baghdad, except for service departments because of the rains."
