Meteorology: rain showers forecast in parts of the country

The weather agency said rain showers, lightning and strong winds are expected today in parts of West Azerbaijan, East Azerbaijan, Ardabil, Gilan, Mazandaran, Golestan and the central Alborz highlands in Zanjan, Qazvin, Alborz, Tehran and Semnan provinces. The agency added that similar conditions are possible in some areas of Ilam, and in the afternoon in parts of Isfahan, Fars, Yazd, Sistan and Baluchestan, Kerman and Hormozgan. It forecast strong winds at times along the country’s eastern strip over the next five days. The agency also said the Caspian Sea will be rough on Tuesday and Wednesday. (Source: Khabar Fori)