The hottest on the planet: Two Arab countries record among the world's highest temperatures in a single day.

Arab Weather - As July draws to a close, it's becoming increasingly hot in many parts of the world, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere. Some countries, including more than one Arab country, are experiencing heat waves accompanied by significant temperature spikes that can reach 50 degrees Celsius, as happened in Kuwait a few days ago.

According to the latest report on the 10 highest temperatures recorded around the world in the last 24 hours, two Arab countries were on the list: Iraq and Algeria, with temperatures approaching the 50°C barrier, as follows:

1. Omidiyeh / Iran 51.0°C
2. Safi Abad Dezful / Iran 50.0°C
3. Ahvaz / Iran 49°C
4. Abadan / Iran 49.6°C
5. Basra International Airport / Iraq 49.°C
6. Amara / Iraq 48.°C
7. FAO/Iraq 48.8°C
8. Adrar / Algeria 48.7°C
9. Basra - Al-Hussein / Iraq 48.5°C
10. Ain Salah / Algeria 48.4°C