Very hot, highest temperature 44.5 degrees
On March 7, 2024, at the Department of Health, there was a press conference. “Surveillance and communication of health risks from heat as wellHeat index value (Heat Index)” Ms. Karnwi Sitthicheipak, Director-General of the Meteorological Department, said. Meteorological Department has announced entry intoSummer 2024 From February 21, 2024, this summer Thailand will haveThe weather is hot and stuffy.generally
and haveThe weather is very hot.in many areas The average maximum temperature in upper Thailand is 35.0 – 38.0 degrees Celsius, with the highest temperature expected to be 43.0 – 44.5 degrees Celsius, which is close to or equivalent to Thailand’s record of 44.6 degrees Celsius in Mueang District, Mae Hong Son Province on 28 April 2016 and Muang, Tak Province, on April 15, 2023
5 provinces, temperature exceeds 44 degrees.
An area with very hot weather, with temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius in many areas. But not every day, only some days, certain points, certain times. Provinces with a chance of extremely hot weather in 2024
- Northern and northeastern regions 42-44 degrees Celsius in some areas of Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Nan, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phetchabun, Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Roi Et. Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani
- Central and eastern region 41-44 degrees Celsius in some areas of Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Suphan Buri, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, Prachinburi and Sa Kaeo.
- Southern region 40-41 degrees Celsius in some areas of Prachuap Khiri Khan, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Yala, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.
- Bangkok 40-41 degrees Celsius
The five provinces where temperatures may be over 44 degrees Celsius are Mae Hong Son, Tak, Sukhothai, Uttaradit and Udon Thani.
Top 10 hottest places in Thailand
The top 10 highest summer temperatures in the past are:
- 44.6 degrees Celsius, Mueang District, Mae Hong Son, 28 Apr. 2016, Mueang District, Tak Province, 15 Apr. 2023
- 44.5 degrees Celsius Uttaradit Province 27 Apr. 1960 Sukhothai Province 11 May 2016
- 44.3 degrees Celsius, Sukhothai Province, 12 April 2019
- 44.2 degrees Celsius, Thoen District, Lampang Province, 18 April 2019
- 44.1 degrees Celsius Mae Sariang District, Mae Hong Son Province 25 Apr. 1958 Nan Province 12 Apr. 1959 Sukhothai Province 13 May 2016 Udon Thani Province 7 May 2023
- 44 degrees Celsius Tak Province 25 Apr. 2007 Mae Hong Son Province 15 May 2010 Kamphaeng Phet Province 26 Apr. 2016 Sukhothai Province 7 May 2016 Lamphun Province 12 May 2016
- 43.9 degrees Celsius Udon Thani Province 28 Apr. 2007 Tak Province 27 Apr. 11 May 2016 18 Apr. 2019 Sukhothai Province 10 May 2016
- 43.8 degrees Celsius, Thoen District, Lampang Province, 11 Apr. 2016, Tak Province, 11 May 2016, Lamphun Province, 11 May 2016.
- 43.7 degrees Celsius Tak Province 25 Apr. 1998 17 Apr. 2016 Sukhothai Province 17 Apr. 2016 B. Nakhon Sawan 7 May 2016 Thoen District, Lampang Province 17,19 20 Apr. 2019 Nong Khai Province 7 May 2023
- 43.6 degrees Celsius Uttaradit Province 29 Apr. 1960 11 May 2016 Phrae Province 14 Apr. 1983 Mae Hong Son Province 9 May 1998 16 May 2010 Tak Province 24 Apr. 2007 Lamphun Province 12 Apr. 2016 Nong Bua Lu Province 17 Apr. 2016 Tak Province 10 May 2016 Kamphaeng Phet Province 12 May 2016
The heat index is over 52 degrees.
Ms. Koravi also said that highest temperature 43.0 – 44.5 degrees Celsius, but human feelings or the heat index value or Heat Index is the temperature value that people feel at that time about how hot the weather is (Feel like) will be higher than the temperature of hot air this year. The heat index value or The Heat Index is over 52 degrees Celsius, which is at a very dangerous level on some days.
“Climate temperature not heat index It’s a different value for each person. By statistics of temperatures that have been recorded during the hot season of Thailand. There has never been a record of 50 degrees Celsius, and this year or many years it will probably not reach 50 degrees Celsius. But the temperature or heat this year is expected to be higher than 50 degrees Celsius,” Ms. Koravi said.
4-level warning heat index
While Dr. Atchara Nithipinyasakul Director-General of the Department of Health said that rising global temperatures result in increased heat in the atmosphere. In addition, with the recent heat situation in Thailand, the average temperature has continually increased. This increases the risk of heat-related illness and death.
Especially at-risk groups include young children, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases. People who are obese People who drink alcoholic beverages and those who work or do outdoor activities for long periods of time To prevent public health risks
The Department of Health therefore joins with the Meteorological Department and network partners to develop the Heat Index value of Thailand for use in monitoring and communicating heat warnings to the public. and used to identify risks, divided into 4 levels:
- Surveillance level (green) Heat index 27.0 – 32.9 degrees Celsius. Health effects. When exposed to heat And doing outdoor activities for a long time may cause the body to experience initial symptoms such as fatigue, headache, heat rash, swelling from heat, and body aches. leads to cramps
- Warning level (yellow) Heat index 33.0 – 41.9°C Health effects When exposed to heat And doing outdoor activities for a long time may be at risk of developing heat exhaustion and heat cramps. and may result in heat stroke or heatstroke.
- Danger level (orange) Heat index 42-51.9 degrees Celsius. Health effects. When exposed to heat And doing outdoor activities for a long time may cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion. and increase the risk of heat stroke or heatstroke. If continuously exposed to heat
- Very dangerous level (red) Heat index greater than 52 degrees Celsius. Health effects When exposed to heat and do outdoor activities for a long time continuously There is a very high risk of heat stroke or heatstroke.
Died of disease from increased heat.
Surveillance data on illness and death from heat-related diseases (Heat Stroke disease group) during 2019 – 2023 found that there were cumulative deaths of 131 people, an average of 26.1 cases per year, and a trend of increasing number of patients was found. Especially the working age group and the elderly group.
Risk symptoms – risky behavior from
In 2023, the Department of Health also monitored symptoms and behaviors to prevent health effects from heat. It was found that the most common risk symptoms were headaches and dark-colored urine. Dizziness/confusion/dazed There is a red rash on the skin. Heat-risk behavior, such as doing outdoor activities during extremely hot weather Staying in a poorly ventilated or air-conditioned room. Drinking alcohol, sugary drinks, and soda.
Advice to reduce risk from heat
It is recommended that people take care of their health to reduce health risks from heat, including drinking water often without waiting for thirst. Wear light-colored clothes Good ventilation Wear a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and apply sunscreen regularly.
Avoid outdoor activities during hot weather, avoid drinking tea, coffee, soda, and alcohol, and eat freshly cooked food. and follow the heat index situation from the Meteorological Department If the heat index is at a dangerous level (42.0 – 51.9 degrees Celsius), the time spent outdoors should be reduced.
You should watch out for risky symptoms from heat stroke or Heat Stroke, including:
- Core body temperature rises to more than 40 degrees Celsius
- hot red skin
- The pulse is fast and strong.
- headache
- Confused, dazed
- nausea or vomiting
- The body’s consciousness changes, losing consciousness.
- and may even lead to death
If a patient is foundHeatstrokeImmediately provide first aid and take the person to the hospital or call 1669. You should assess your risk symptoms yourself using a health poll survey. Including following up on prevention of health effects from heat from the Department of Health. And if you want more information, you can inquire at Department of Health hotline 1478 or Department of Disease Control 1422
2024-03-07 06:06:00
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