World’s hotspots swelter in 2024

Climate change is causing some parts of the world to endure temperatures in excess of 50°C, which can often feel hotter due to high humidity caused by record sea temperatures


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TEMPERATURE (°C)	45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
1 Death Valley U.S.	Jul 7 	53.9 
2 Jahra Kuwait		Jun 23 	53.1
3 Sindh Pakistan	May 26 	52.5 
4 Sanbao China		Jul 16 	52.2
5 Tepache Mexico	Jun 20	52.0 
6 Abadan Iran		Jul 13	51.5
7 Churu India		May 26	50.5 	 
8 Agadir Morocco	Aug 11 	50.4
9 Hassi Messaoud Algeria Jul 1 	50.4
10 Arafat Saudi Arabia	Jun 17	50.0


Studies show that after six hours of exposure to temperatures of more than 40°C and humidity of 75%, humans lose their ability to cool down by sweating


Source: Financial Times 
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