最高温超50摄氏度！伊拉克用电需求爆表引发大停电

Group 1 - Iraq's electricity demand has surged due to record high temperatures, leading to a widespread collapse of the national grid on August 11, resulting in power outages in central and southern regions [1] - Over 6,000 megawatts of electricity were lost in a short period as two transmission lines went down, forcing several power plants to cease operations [1] - To fully address summer power outages, Iraq needs to supply approximately 55 gigawatts during peak times, significantly higher than the current national generation capacity [1] Group 2 - Iraq is experiencing unprecedented heat, with temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius in some areas, and the heatwave is expected to last for over a week [1] - Due to frequent power outages, most Iraqi households rely on small generators, which often cannot support all appliances, particularly air conditioning units [1] - The spokesperson for Iraq's meteorological department indicated that heatwaves have become more frequent and intense due to climate change and human factors, suggesting the establishment of "green barriers" around Baghdad to alleviate urban heat [2]