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The Middle East

Photo: Karim Sahib
Photo: Karim Sahib (Getty Images)

Parts of the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, and Iran all experienced record temperatures just days before the official start of winter. In the UAE, temperatures reached 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius), an all-time high for November. Heat records in hot places feels very on-brand for 2021.