Iraqis try to stay cool during heatwave — in pictures

People in Baghdad use every tool at their disposal as temperatures rise to more than 50ºC

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  An Iraqi man attempts to keep cool as temperatures soar in Baghdad. All photos: EPA

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  Temperatures have hit 50ºC in the Iraqi capital.

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  Ice blocks for sale in Sadr City, north-east of Baghdad. EPA

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  A man uses cold water to cool himself down. EPA

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  An Iraqi street seller offers motorists cold water in central Baghdad. EPA

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  Iraqis keep cool at the aqua park in Sadr City. EPA

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