By bne Gulf bureau The Iraqi city of Nasiriyah has recorded the world’s highest temperature in the past 24 hours, reaching a scorching 48.7°C (119.7°F), according to data from the American Placerville station index. The Nasiriyah News Network reported that the Placerville station’s data showed 15 cities worldwide registering extremely high temperatures due to climate change effects. Nasiriyah topped the list, followed closely by Basra, another Iraqi city, which recorded 48°C (118.4°F). This extreme heat event highlights the increasing impact of global warming on regions already prone to high t…