The IFRC has warned that parts of the Asia-Pacific region, including Thailand and Malaysia, are facing extreme heat. at a dangerous level because even though it started to rain some but did not significantly reduce the heat concentration.
On May 12, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reported that many parts of the Asia-Pacific region such as Malaysia, Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Vietnam and others saw temperatures soaring to dangerous levels.
Statement from the Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Stated that extreme heat coupled with poor air quality It destroys the livelihoods and endangers the health of millions of people. with the detection of cardiovascular infections and respiratory system Including the death toll has increased dramatically.
Despite sporadic rains in many regions that cooled the temperature and cleared up some of the pollution, but did not significantly reduce the overall heat and humidity intensity. The challenging situation in the coming weeks may not change.
Bangladesh is facing an unusual heat wave that has swept across many parts of the country, the report said. including Dhaka, the capital city, as summer approaches its peak. The Bangladesh Meteorological Agency reported the highest temperature in the country at 37.6 degrees Celsius in western Rajshahi district. On Tuesday (May 9), the past
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2023-05-12 09:30:00
