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Weather: Thailand is suffering from extreme heat

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Thailand is suffering from extreme heat

People on the Pa Sak River use parasols to protect themselves from the sun and the extreme heat in Thailand. photo

© Carola Frentzen/dpa

Thailand is used to high temperatures. But right now even the residents are complaining about the heat. Authorities warn against outdoor activities.

Large parts Thailand is currently suffering from an extreme heat wave – and according to meteorologists, there is no end in sight for the time being. Especially in the north and central regions of the country, including the capital Bangkok, temperatures of more than 40 degrees have been measured in the shade for days. Even at night the temperatures hardly fall below the 30 degree mark. The media urged people to stay in cooled indoor spaces, especially between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

“The Ministry of Health urges the public to stay at home and avoid outdoor activities due to the risk of heat stroke,” wrote the Pattaya Mail newspaper. On the streets, numerous people sought protection from the sun’s rays under umbrellas, while others tried to get relief with mini fans and fans. In some tourist hotspots such as the temple complexes in the former capital Ayutthaya, visitors were equipped with special UV umbrellas that offer special protection.

It has been unusually hot in many parts of the country since March. The weather office warned weeks ago that this summer, which began in Thailand at the end of February, temperatures could be up to two degrees higher than normal. Experts explained that the heat index – the perceived temperature – could at times exceed the dreaded 50 degree mark. According to scientists, countries in Southeast Asia in particular are at risk of longer and longer heat waves in the future due to climate change.