Authorities in Thailand warned residents throughout the nation, together with the capital Bangkok, to keep away from going outdoor amid record-breaking heatwave. This comes as many elements of Asia are reporting excessive warmth this month, with excessive temperatures seen in Bangladesh and India as properly. Extreme warmth in Asia has additionally led to a surge in energy demand, leading to energy cuts and shortages for tens of millions of individuals, information company Reuters reported.

In Bangkok’s Bagna district, temperature reached 42 levels Celsius, based on the meteorological division. Authorities warned residents to keep away from any outside actions. “Sometimes, I take refuge in the 7-11 convenience store… to escape the heat,” a resident in Bangkok instructed Reuters.

Thailand’s division of catastrophe prevention and mitigation mentioned that temperatures are set to exceed 40 levels Celsius in no less than 28 provinces within the coming week.

Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri mentioned that excessive warmth has resulted in file electrical energy consumption, with the nation consuming greater than 39,000 megawatts on April 6, surpassing the earlier file of 32,000 megawatts in April final yr.

“What is happening right now is caused by climate change, influencing abnormal (weather) and a phenomenon that is called extreme weather,” professional Mathinee Yucharoen instructed Reuters.