According to the National Hydrometeorology Department of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Reasources in the recent days maximum temperature in the territory of the Republic is 5 degrees high in relation to perennial norm, the temperature has been noted +40-41^oC in Baku and Absheron peninsula, +41-42^oC in some Central Lowland regions, and in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.

The current abnormal torrid weather in the territory of the Republic is predicted to last until August 3, the temperature is expected to rise about +38-40^oC in Baku and Absheron peninsula, +42^oC in some places, +38-42^oC in Lowland regions and in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, +44^oC in some places, and +35-38^oC in mountainous regions.
On July 30-31 in the day time speed of hot southern wind will increase in Baku and Absheron peninsula, therefore maximum temperature will be close to +39^oC, however on August 1-2 the temperature is predicted to rise again about +40-42^oC.
It must be mentioned that, the highest temperature in the territory of the country was noted in 2000 according to the meteorological observations. In early August at that year the temperature was noted +46^oC in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, and +43^oC in Central Lowland regions.
The hot weather in summer is characteristic for geographical position and climate of Azerbaijan, however according to the centennial meteorological observations in the recent years, particularly in July-August the number of abnormal torrid weather days is increasing, durability of “hot waves” is more long-lasting.
The National Hydrometeorology Department of the Ministry carries out conventional 3 hour observations from 11 am to 5 pm at the hydrometeorological stations located in Baku and Absheron peninsula connected with the current abnormal hot weather existing in the territory of the Republic. Moreover the abovementioned deparment has assumed operative work routine and conducts observations on maximum temperature each hour.
Furthermore the expected abnormal torrid weather warnings by the Department were given to the all related organizations and mass media on July 21, 25, 27, 28.

According to the World Meteorology Organization, increase of temperature on global level has been observed due to climate changes happening around the world in the last 10-15 years. That period was estimated the hottest period according to the whole instrumental observations.
In the third decade of July suitable condition has emerged for the entrance of sultry tropical weather mass from South Africa to the territory of the country.
The hot weather mass is observed over the various layers of atmosphere. According to the data received via EUMETSAT satellite system it is confirmed that the torrid weather mass scope a large area, as well as Central Russia. Therefore serious change of weather is not expected in recent days. Stagnation on the earth occurs in windless weather accompanied with relative low pressure, and the amount of oxygen decreases relatively. In addition to it the relative humidity becomes partly high above the norm, especially in the evening hours. The mentioned two factors certainly causes anxiety for people, especially for the meteorologically sensible persons.