Southeast Asia Suffers from Heatwave... Thailand's Highest Temperature Nears 45 Degrees

"Thailand April Temperatures Expected to Be 30% Higher Than Average"
Malaysia Considers Artificial Rainfall in Areas Severely Affected by Heatwaves

Temperatures in Thailand are exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, with abnormal heatwaves occurring continuously across Southeast Asia.

On the 3rd, the Bangkok Post and others cited the Thai Meteorological Department, stating that the highest temperature this month could reach 44.5 degrees Celsius. The Thai Meteorological Department forecasted that very hot weather would continue in the northeastern region due to low pressure and lack of rainfall, predicting that "April temperatures will be about 30% higher than average."

The temperature in Lampang Province in the north soared to 42 degrees Celsius the previous day, the highest this year. Temperatures in this area have exceeded 40 degrees Celsius for six consecutive days since the 28th of last month.

April is considered the hottest month of the year in Thailand. Recently, the intensity of the heatwave has increased, causing concern.

Not only in Thailand but also in Vietnam, Myanmar, and other countries, last year's scorching heat continued, breaking record high temperatures. This appears to be related to the El Ni?o phenomenon. El Ni?o refers to the sea surface temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean rising above average. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned since the second half of last year that El Ni?o could cause heatwaves, floods, and droughts worldwide, potentially raising global temperatures to record levels.

In the Southeast Asian region, various diseases including heatstroke, crop damage, and wildfires are occurring rapidly due to this heatwave. Accordingly, countries are competing to implement heatwave countermeasures.

The Philippine Department of Education allowed temporary school closures or remote classes as temperatures continued to exceed 35 degrees Celsius. Several schools in Singapore relaxed uniform regulations, allowing students to wear sportswear at school until further notice. Malaysian authorities are considering artificial rainfall measures in some areas severely affected by the heatwave.