Thailand issues high temperature warning in more than 10 provinces

Parts of Asia are reporting extreme heat this month, with temperatures breaking records in some countries. In Bangladesh and parts of India, the extreme heat is leading to increased demand for electricity, causing power cuts and shortages for millions of people.

A resident tries to cool down in Bangkok. Photo: Reuters

In Bangkok's Bagna district, temperatures reached 42 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the heat index hit a record 54 degrees Celsius, according to the meteorological department. Authorities warned people to avoid outdoor activities and be on guard against the risk of heatstroke.

Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation said temperatures will exceed 40 degrees Celsius in at least 28 provinces on Saturday.

The recent extreme heat has broken electricity consumption records, with the country consuming more than 39,000 megawatts on April 6, surpassing the previous record of 32,000 megawatts set in April last year, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said.

“What is happening now is caused by climate change, which is affecting unusual weather and a phenomenon called extreme weather,” said Mathinee Yucharoen, a researcher in coastal oceanography and climate change at Prince of Songkhla University.

Quoc Thien (according to Reuters)

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