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Southeast Asia Faces Unprecedented Heatwave with No End in Sight

Temperatures are breaking records across the region, affecting millions and disrupting daily life and agriculture.

Overview

  • A toddler's death in Malaysia highlights the lethal risks of the ongoing heatwave.
  • Vietnam declares state of emergency as drought threatens major rice production.
  • Schools across the Philippines suspend classes due to extreme temperatures.
  • Experts link the intense heat to a combination of climate change and El Niño effects.
  • Mitigation efforts like cloud seeding are being considered to alleviate the situation.