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Thailand braces hotter-than-normal days, Bangkok's heat index crosses 52 degrees Celsius
Thailand has been bracing for hotter-than-normal days due to the El Nino weather pattern that’s forecast to last until June.
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Bangkok has been experiencing extreme heat for the sixth day in a row, with temperatures in Thailand nearing record highs. The number of heat-related deaths is approaching last year's total.(AFP)
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Bangkok’s heat index was listed as above 52C (126F) and “very dangerous” on Thursday, according to a Facebook post by the metropolitan administration, which told people to avoid outdoor activities. The same statement has been repeated daily since Saturday.(AFP)
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A special warning was issued ahead of a forecast that the sun would be directly overhead or exactly 90 degrees over Bangkok just after noon on Friday. Temperatures are expected to reach 39°C, although this is still below the peak of 41°C recorded last May.(AFP)
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A vendor sweats from the heat as she pulls a cart at Khlong Toei Market, the biggest fresh market in Bangkok.(AFP)
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Extreme heat is scorching parts of South and Southeast Asia, prompting health warnings from authorities as high temperatures are recorded across the region.(AFP)
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Deaths related to heat stroke have risen to 30 nationwide this year, the Ministry of Public Health said in a statement on Wednesday. (AFP)
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