Thailand reels under heatwave
The Philippine Star|May 01, 2024
BANGKOK - Thailand is reeling under a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record highs in some areas and the authorities warned of harsher weather in the coming days, according to a report in Bloomberg on Monday.
Thailand reels under heatwave

"More than three dozen districts across Thailand's 77 provinces have seen record temperatures in April, generally the hottest month of the year, with new highs beating records held as far back as 1958, according to data from the Thai Meteorological Department," Bloomberg said.

Temperatures have topped 40 degrees Celsius in 26 provinces in April, according to the agency.

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