Apr 24, 2024, 03:30 PM IST

10 hottest spots on Earth

Mahipal Chouhan

Death Valley, California, USA: Famous for being one of the hottest places on Earth, Death Valley holds the record for the highest reliably reported air temperature on Earth at 56.7°C (134°F).

Dasht-e Lut, Iran: This desert is known for its vast salt flats and extreme temperatures. In 2005, NASA recorded surface temperatures of up to 70.7°C (159.3°F), making it one of the hottest places on the planet.

Kebili, Tunisia: Located in the Sahara Desert, Kebili experiences scorching temperatures, with summer highs regularly exceeding 50°C (122°F).

Wadi Halfa, Sudan: Situated along the eastern banks of the Nile River, Wadi Halfa experiences blistering temperatures, often surpassing 50°C (122°F) during the hottest months.

Aghajari, Iran: Aghajari regularly experiences extreme heat, with temperatures frequently exceeding 50°C (122°F) in summer.

Jaisalmer, India: Situated in the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer experiences extreme heat, with temperatures soaring above 50°C (122°F) during the hottest months.

Buraidah, Saudi Arabia: Located in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, Buraidah experiences extremely hot and dry weather, with temperatures often surpassing 50°C (122°F) in summer.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports