While many Brazilians dream of sunny beaches and warm waters during the recent cold days, a list of the 10 hottest cities in the world will make you reconsider your climate preferences.
Although the Brazilian summer Although it may seem scorching, with temperatures often exceeding 30°C, there are places around the globe where the thermometer soars well above 50°C.
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This extreme rise in temperature is the result of adverse weather conditions, including the worrying global warming, which triggers other extreme weather events such as floods, droughts and rising sea levels.
Check out the list of the hottest cities in the world below!
1. Al ‘Aziziyah, Libya
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In 1992, the Libyan city of Al ‘Aziziyah recorded an incredible 57.8°C, earning it the reputation of the hottest place in the world.
However, in 2017, the World Meteorological Organization awarded this title to Death Valley, in California, which has also reached 57.8°C.
2. Dallol, Ethiopia
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Dallol in Ethiopia recorded incredible temperatures of 60°C, largely due to its proximity to the Dallol volcano. The city remains practically deserted, with no permanent residents.
3. Wadi Halfa, Sudan
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Wadi Halfa, located in the Sahara Desert, on the border with Egypt, has already recorded average temperatures of 53°C. The city is known for its extreme poverty.
4. Lut Desert, Iran
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In southeastern Iran, the Lut Desert has recorded scorching temperatures of up to 70°C, although it is surrounded by lakes that offer some sense of cool.
5. Tirat Tsvi, Israel
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On the banks of the Jordan River, on the border with Jordan, Tirat Tsvi reached a temperature of 54°C on June 21, 1942, which generated some controversy. However, the data indicates that the temperature that day varied between 53.6°C and 54.4°C.
6. Timbuktu, Mali
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Timbuktu, located in Mali, has historical importance and is surrounded by sand dunes, bordering the Sahara desert. The city has already recorded a maximum temperature of 54.5°C.
7. Queensland, Australia
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Beautiful Queensland, Australia, with its tropical vegetation, has faced extremely high temperatures, reaching 69°C at times. This makes the climate challenging amid its natural exuberance.
8. Kebilli, Tunisia
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Kebilli, in Tunisia, located between the Sahara Desert and an oasis, is a historically rich region of great commercial importance. The city recorded its highest temperature in 1931, reaching 55°C.
9. Ghadames, Libya
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Ghadamés, in Libya, with around 7 thousand inhabitants, has impressive beauty, on the one hand, and, on the other, temperatures that approach 55°C.
The old part of the city, with architecture designed to resist the heat, has already been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
10. Sulaibiya, Kuwait
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In 2012, Sulaibiya, located just 30 kilometers from the capital of Kuwait, recorded a temperature of 53.8°C. The city suffers from frequent sandstorms. On the other hand, Kuwait City, the country's capital, constantly faces temperatures in the range of 45°C to 47°C.