How are authorities managing the heatwave during the funeral ceremonies?

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Authorities are using misting and cooling measures, including spraying crowds with water, as Tehran temperatures are forecast to approach 40C.

Authorities have taken steps to manage a heatwave expected to push temperatures to around 40C in Tehran over the coming days. During Sunday crowds at the Grand Mosalla complex, people were sprayed with mists of water to help them stay cool while attending the funeral ceremonies.
Water misting at the Grand Mosalla complex
At the Grand Mosalla complex, crowds were cooled using mists of water. Coverage of Sunday morning showed mourners being handed refreshments as temperatures were set to exceed 35C.
Forecast temperatures driving crowd cooling steps
The measures are tied to a forecast heatwave that may nudge 40C in Tehran over the next few days. Authorities implemented the cooling steps during the ceremonies rather than waiting for later days.
Combined crowd management during major public events
The funeral ceremonies have drawn very large crowds to Tehran, with Sunday’s service held at the Grand Mosalla complex and a public holiday declared across Iran. Alongside warnings about crowd-crush risks and significant security measures, organisers also ran cooling measures for attendees.
Timing around the multi-day procession schedule
The cooling steps were described in the context of ceremonies taking place over several days, including processions through the capital after the body remains lying in state at the Grand Mosalla complex. Organisers’ heat mitigation therefore applies as ceremonies continue beyond Sunday.

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