"Morocco Shatters Heat Record, Setting New High Temperature"

Morocco has experienced its highest recorded temperature of 50.4 degrees Celsius (120 Fahrenheit) during a scorching heat wave, surpassing the previous record of 49.9 degrees Celsius. The heat wave, caused by dry and hot air from the south, has led to wildfires in northern Morocco. July has been the hottest month ever recorded globally, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service. Weather forecasts predict a slight drop in temperatures in the coming days.