Five Iraqi cities among world's 15 hottest spots in past 24 hours

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait — Five Iraqi cities ranked among the 15 highest temperature readings recorded worldwide in the past 24 hours, according to global meteorological observation data. Iran's Abadan topped the list at 47.8°C, followed by Ahvaz at 47.4°C, Bostaneh and Kuwait International Airport at 47°C, and Iran's Dehloran at 46.9°C. Iraq's Samawa placed sixth at 46.8°C, while Najaf Airport registered 46.6°C at ninth. Kut, Diwaniyah and Khanaqin also appeared on the list, with readings between 46.4°C and 46.6°C. The top 15 positions were shared by 6 stations in Iran, 5 in Iraq, 2 in Algeria, and 1 each in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. An ongoing heat wave has affected daily life across many Iraqi cities, official data shows, though no further details on disruptions or casualties were immediately available.