Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Across Southeast Asia, Prompting Emergency Measures

Schools close and public warnings issued as temperatures soar due to a severe heatwave exacerbated by El Niño.

Extreme heat forced the suspension of classes in nearly 6,700 schools across the Philippines, with heat indices reaching up to 47 degrees Celsius.
Bangladesh and Thailand also affected, with citizens praying for rain and authorities issuing severe heat warnings.
The United Nations reports Asia as the most disaster-affected region in 2023, with climate change intensifying weather extremes.
Health experts urge limited outdoor activity and increased hydration to combat the heat, which poses significant health risks.
Record global temperatures last year signal an accelerating climate crisis, with Asia warming faster than the global average.