Kairouan hits second-highest global temperature

The city of Kairouan in Tunisia recorded a temperature of 49.8°C on August 26, 2026, making it the second-highest temperature ever recorded in the world. The figure comes close to the world record, also set in Tunisia, which is 50.3°C in August 2021. Climate scientist Amer Bahba explained that the city's geographic location and its proximity to salt flats contribute to the high temperatures experienced there.

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