UAE records 49.1 degrees C temperature: NCM

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An intense heat wave has hit parts of the world. The UAE recorded a maximum temperature of 49.1 degrees C in the Al Dhafra region of the country. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) recorded the scorching temperature at 15:30 local time.

#أعلى_درجة_حرارة سجلت على الدولة هذا اليوم 49.1 درجة مئوية في مزيرعة (منطقة الظفرة) الساعة 15:30 بالتوقيت المحلي لدولة الإمارات.#The_highest_temperature recorded over the country today is 49.1°C in Mezaira (Al Dhafra Region) at 15:30 UAE Local time. pic.twitter.com/TuNZp9HxzC

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@NCMUAE) July 7, 2023

While the Al Dhafra region suffered scorching temperatures, the NCM also issued a warning for convective clouds and wind speeds of up to 40km per hour in the Eastern areas of the country.

Heatwaves across the world

The UAE is not alone in recording such high temperatures. Countries such as the US, and Mexico have recorded intense heat waves over the past week. China is experiencing a scorching heat wave as temperatures broke records in Beijing. The UK too has witnessed its hottest June on record.

The world also witnessed the hottest day on record on July 3, with the average worldwide temperature was 17 degrees C (63F).