Two Moroccan Cities Rank Among World's Hottest

Two Moroccan cities have been identified among the world's 15 hottest locations, according to the American website 'Eldorado Weather,' which specializes in weather and climate data.

Khémisset registered a scorching 47.3 degrees Celsius, securing the eighth position globally. Not far behind, Sidi Slimane recorded 47 degrees Celsius, placing it tenth on the list. These high temperatures highlight the intense heatwave affecting parts of Morocco.

Globally, the city of Turpan in China's Xinjiang region topped the list with 48.8 degrees Celsius. Several Iranian cities also featured prominently, with Abadan and Bostan ranking second and third, respectively. Other cities in Iran, Mali, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Algeria also experienced extreme heat.

The Moroccan Directorate General of Meteorology has predicted that the hot weather will persist throughout Saturday and extend into Sunday. Temperatures are expected to range between 33 and 46 degrees Celsius in various provinces, including Sidi Slimane, Marrakech, Khémisset, Smara, and Tata. Some areas may experience temperatures between 40 and 43 degrees Celsius.