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Iraq· Al Başrah al QadīmahBasrah, Iraq, experiences extreme heat, ranking among global hottest cities
Basrah, Iraq, is consistently experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 42 degrees Celsius, placing it among the hottest cities worldwide.
Background
Iraq is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, including rising temperatures and water scarcity, which exacerbate existing environmental and economic challenges. The country's southern regions, like Basrah, frequently experience some of the highest temperatures globally, affecting daily life and public health.
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Basrah experiences extreme heat, leading global temperature rankings
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Reports indicate Basrah, Iraq, is currently one of the hottest cities in the world, with high temperatures being recorded.
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