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Jordan is running out of water, a grim glimpse of the future

The small Middle Eastern nation is already one of the driest countries in the world and rising heat, coupled with a growing population, is making things much worse.
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Scorching temperatures bake Middle East amid Eid al-Adha celebrations
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Scorching temperatures bake Middle East amid Eid al-Adha celebrations

Record high temperatures were recorded in Baghdad and Damascus, and experts warned of the effects of prolonged heat waves as the planet warms.
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