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Heatwave

Feels like over 52 deg C: Bangkok boils with heat index hitting ‘extreme danger’ level

Bangkok’s maximum heat index has exceeded 52 deg C and fallen into the “extreme danger” category.
Bangkok’s maximum heat index has exceeded 52 deg C and fallen into the “extreme danger” category.

Climate adaptation’s moment has come and it brings big opportunities

Nations that take the lead in adaptation investments, financing and innovation will reap the rewards of timely action.
Nations that take the lead in adaptation investments, financing and innovation will reap the rewards of timely action.

Singapore’s hottest adaptation topic

How heat-proof is your home? Nearly half of over 400 HDB flats are warmer than outdoors: Study

Residents tend to view heat as a condition to be lived with rather than a problem that must be actively addressed.
Residents tend to view heat as a condition to be lived with rather than a problem that must be actively addressed.

2 deaths, 56 heat-related cases reported in Malaysia since start of 2026: Health Ministry

More than half of the cases reported were linked to physical activity during hot weather.
More than half of the cases reported were linked to physical activity during hot weather.

Penang records first heat stroke death of 2026

A 42-year-old Malaysian man died from heat stroke following a 30km run.
A 42-year-old Malaysian man died from heat stroke following a 30km run.

Thailand’s Chiang Mai set for 40 deg C days, while heavy rainfall expected in Phuket and Krabi

Health officials have urged the public to exercise extreme caution, advising citizens to avoid prolonged outdoor activities to mitigate the risk of heatstroke.
Health officials have urged the public to exercise extreme caution, advising citizens to avoid prolonged outdoor activities to mitigate the risk of heatstroke.

India heatwaves set to last longer than usual amid power grid strain

Heatwaves are forecast to last longer than usual in densely populated states of western and eastern India.
Heatwaves are forecast to last longer than usual in densely populated states of western and eastern India.

Warm, wild weather puts Europe on storm and drought watch in May

Unusually mild conditions are forecast to build in northern and central Europe in early May.
Unusually mild conditions are forecast to build in northern and central Europe in early May.

Forum: Consider allowing forests to regenerate on urban land plots

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