Earth is the only place in the whole universe where life exists. It is a miraculous planet which has very strange phenomenon. It is very interesting to note that when there is winter in one half of the planet, at the same time the other half faces the summer season. The high mountains, valleys and deserts observe different and almost opposite sort of weather conditions. There are a few parts in the world which are very hot. These places may be regarded as the hottest place in the world. These hottest places in the world have very dry conditions and in most of cases there is no availability of water to drink. The flora and fauna of these regions are quite unique to other parts of the world. This article is an attempt to educate our readers about these hottest places in the world.
Previously, the list of coldest places was shared with the readers which included cities and towns where living a life was impossible. Same is the case with hottest places but cold weather is more difficult to cope with. Following is the list of top 10 hottest places in the world based on the prevailing weather conditions, and maximum degree of recorded temperatures in these regions. This list strictly follows the criteria of extreme temperature recorded in these particular places.
10. Wadi Halfa
Wadi Halfa is one of the hottest cities in the earth. It is located in Sudan and bears extreme hot conditions. The population of this city is 23,121 and majority of people live below poverty due to hot climate. The atmosphere at this Wadi Halfa is very dry which creates many problems for the inhabitants, particularly during the summer season. During June, July, August and September its average temperature is above 100° F. The highest recorded temperature at Wadi Halfa is 127° F.
9. Agha Jari
Agha Jari is a desert located in Iran on the borders of Iraq. It was one of the most beautiful cities of Asia before Iran-Iraq conflict which resulted in migration of people from this city. The population of this city has dropped down to 18,611. The extreme hot weather through out the year makes it ninth hottest city in the world. The maximum temperature recorded at Agha Jari is 128° F.
8. Ahwaz
Another place in Iran, Ahwaz, is even hotter than Agha Jari. The maximum recorded temperature at this place is 128.3° F. There is a river, Karun, which paces by this place. It is a well populated place where more than 140,000 people are living. The city is different from Agha Jari because it hs access to major cities of Iran including Tehran and Shiraz.
7. Tirat Tavi
With the maximum temperature of 129° F, Tirat Tavi in Israel is regarded as the 7th hottest place in the world. It is located at almost 220 feet below the sea level. Its hottest conditions often create great problems for the inhabitants.
6. Araouane
Araouane is located in Mali, and is a part of Malian Sahara. Owing to its extreme recorded temperature of 130° F, Araourane is the 6th hottest place in the world. Araouane is a small village which has been facing very dry conditions for long.
5. Timbouctou
Timbouctou is also located in Mali and is at a distance of 15 kilometers from the nearby river, Niger River. The highest temperature recorded at this place is around 130.1° F. the extreme hot conditions at this place often result in famine and shortage of water which causes many problems for the inhabitants.
4. Kebili
Kebili is located in Tunisia and is the 4th hottest place in the world. This is the region where great a number of terrorists visit frequently. The Saharan Gate is one the most attractive spot for the tourists which attracts them from long distances. July is the hottest month in this town because its average temperature in July is 110° F.
3. Ghudamis
Ghudamis is another hottest place on the earth. It is located in Libya where people face severe summers. This place also has a very historical importance in context of world empires. The extreme temperature recorded at Ghudamis is almost 131° F.
2. Greenland Ranch, Death Valley
Greenland Ranch is commonly known as the Death Valley. It is located in the region of North America and witnesses extremely hot conditions throughout the year. The maximum temperature recorded at the Greenland Ranch, Death Valley is 134° F, which helps it to manage the second position on our list of top 10 hottest citiesin the world.
1. Al’Aziziyah
Al’Aziziyah located in Libya is undoubtedly the hottest place in the world the the maximum recorded temperature of 136.4° F. Some researches challenged the authenticity of the record.Due to extremely hot weather conditions, this place really tests its inhabitants of their patience. The scarcity of water often leads to scarcity of food in the region which consequently results in emergence of great problems for the population.
