Parts of Asia are reporting extreme heat this month, with record-breaking temperatures observed in many countries.
Parts of Asia are reporting extreme heat this month, with record-breaking temperatures seen in some countries.
In Bangladesh and parts of India, extreme heat is leading to surge in power demand, causing power cuts and shortages for millions of people. In the Bagna district of Bangkok, the temperature reached 42°C, while the heat index – which includes relative humidity and measures what the temperature feels like – hit a record 54°C, according to the meteorological department.“Sometimes, I take refuge in the 7-11 convenience store ... to escape the heat,” Amporn Supasert, 67, a grilled chicken vendor in Bangkok, said.
Thailand’s department of disaster prevention and mitigation said that temperatures will exceed 40°C in at least 28 provinces. Recent extreme heat has smashed electricity consumption records, with the country consuming more than 39,000MW on April 6, surpassing the previous record of 32,000MW in April last year, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said. — Reuters
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