DAILY STAR
A city in the Middle East is becoming ‘unlivable’ due to soaring temperatures.
Kuwait, nestled between Iraq and the Persian Gulf, registered a temperature of 54C (129F) – the third-highest reading in the world – on July 21, 2016.
Known for it’s heat, the country’s gauges also breached 50C (122F) for 19 days in 2021 – a record that is expected to be smashed this year as temperatures continue to increase.
With the heat continuing to rise year on year, annual rainfall has been dropping in the already arid country with the frequency and intensity of dust storms increasing as a result.
The 50C heat is also impactful to humans as prolonged exposure can result in heat exhaustion, cardiovascular problems and even death.
The city has been making amends to try and stop so many heat-related deaths.
There is now an entire indoor shopping street, lined with palm trees and European-style boutiques to protect residents and visitors from the rays of the sun.
