1. Which country in Southeast Asia has recorded the highest temperatures in the region in recent years?

  • Thailand
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  • Vietnam
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  • Myanmar
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  • Indonesia
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According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)'s 2024 State of Asia report, Myanmar recorded a record temperature of 48.2°C in April 2024.

Specifically, on April 28, 2024, the temperature in Chauk town, Magway region, reached 48.2°C. This is one of the highest temperatures ever recorded in Southeast Asia in recent years.

2. Did this country once have two locations on the list of the world's hottest places on the same day?

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According to data from El Dorado Weather, cited by the Global New Light of Myanmar , on March 17, 2025, the towns of Chauk and Magway in Myanmar appeared together on the list of the world's hottest places.

Chauk recorded a temperature of 44.3°C, the second highest in the world for the day; while Magway reached 43.2°C, ranking 13th.

3. According to forecasts, which city will be the hottest in Southeast Asia in 2025?

  • Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
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  • Bangkok (Thailand)
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  • Manila (Philippines)
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  • Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
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According to a report by the ASEAN Energy Centre (ACE), Bangkok is projected to become the hottest major city in Southeast Asia by 2050, with an average daily maximum temperature of around 38.1°C – nearly 5°C higher than the 33.3°C recorded in 2000.

Currently, Bangkok experiences approximately 45 days of extreme heat each year, defined as days when temperatures exceed 35°C. By 2050, this number could increase to 120 days, nearly three times the current figure.

Compared to other major cities in ASEAN, Bangkok is predicted to have the highest temperatures by mid-century. Following closely behind are Ho Chi Minh City with 37.7°C, Manila (Philippines) with 37.2°C, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) with 36.9°C, while Jakarta (Indonesia) and Singapore are both at 36.1°C.

4. What are the two main reasons why heatwaves are becoming increasingly severe in Southeast Asia?

  • Climate change
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  • Rapid urbanization
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  • Both of the above factors
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According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the ASEAN Energy Centre, climate change and rapid urbanization are the two main reasons for rising temperatures in many areas of ASEAN, leading to more frequent and severe heatwaves.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nuoc-nao-nang-nong-nhat-dong-nam-a-2520643.html