6. Baghdad, Iraq
Iraq is facing several power cuts due to the increasing temperature. It has recorded a temperature of 51.6°C. The capital, Baghdad, and southern provinces have been badly affected due to these power cuts and summer temperatures. The working hours are reduced across the southern provinces of the country as the heatwave hits the country badly.
7. Sweihan, UAE
Sweihan, a small town is situated in the east of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, reached the hottest day in June this year. It recorded a temperature of 51.8°C. The Middle East is one of the hottest regions in the world. It is also added to the list of 51°C clubs like Iran and Kuwait.
8. Ahvaz, Iran
The southern Iranian city of Ahaz recorded the hottest temperature of 53°C in the year 2017. According to scientists, heat waves are attributed to climate change. Ahvaz is also ranked in the world’s most air-polluted cities in the world. In the industrial city of Ahvaz, the average temperature recorded in the warmest month of July is 46°C.
9. Portland, USA
The Portland had hit the hottest temperature of 42.2°C. It is the highest in its history the earlier record happened in the year 1965 and 1981. The surrounding cities and towns were also reached ever met record break temperatures this year. Places that cover from eastern Washington to Portland to southern Oregon reached 30°C, which is higher than normal.
10. Athens, Greece
Athens in Greece reached the hottest day of the year on July 1st with a temperature of 43°C. Nearly 1500 people died in the year 1987, which was one of the worst heatwave hits in Greek history.
These are some of the hottest places in the world that recorded the new highest temperature this year. Keep yourself hydrated while going outside.
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