Top 10 hottest places on earth: Record-breaking temperatures from Kuwait to Death Valley in US

Dubai: Temperatures in Kuwait hit 49°C on Friday, while temperatures in parts of the UAE hit 46.2°C this week, prompting the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) to advise residents to take necessary precautions.

When we think of extreme heat, most of us picture sun-soaked deserts and endless sand dunes. But there are places on Earth where the heat is not just intense — it’s record-breaking.

From the scorched deserts of the Middle East and Gulf countries to the blazing valleys of California and the vast arid stretches of Africa, these regions have endured temperatures that push the limits of human survival. Whether it’s the highest air temperature ever recorded or the hottest ground surface on the planet, these locations tell a story of nature’s most relentless heat.

Here's a closer look at the hottest places on our planet.