Stephen Rodriquez, the representative of the United Nations Development Program in Afghanistan, said that the country is on the verge of a climate disaster, he added that millions of Afghan citizens live under the constant threat of drought, floods, extreme temperatures and land degradation.

Across vast swathes of the planet, from California to China, authorities have warned of the health dangers of the extreme heat, urging people to drink water and shelter from the burning sun.

In response to the recording of the hottest day in the history of the world, Amnesty International has criticized the countries' policies to deal with global warming, saying that the climate crisis is costing our lives and the time for a solution is running out.