BANGKOK – Record-breaking heat last month that prompted governments in Asia to close schools offers fresh evidence of how climate change is threatening the education of millions of children.
The arrival of seasonal rains has now brought relief to some parts of the region, but experts warn the broader problem remains, and many countries are poorly prepared to handle the impacts of climate change on schooling.Asia is warming faster than the global average, and climate change is producing more frequent, longer, and more intense heat waves.But heat is not the only challenge.A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, which can result in heavy rains and flooding.
Bangladesh's urban schools can be sturdy but are often overcrowded, with little ventilation, said Sengupta.In rural areas, corrugated metal roofs can turn classrooms into ovens, and electricity for fans is unreliable.In Bangladesh and elsewhere, students often walk long distances to and from school, risking heat stroke in the process.
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