Folks, I've placed this topic under "Announcements" because this kind of heat is potentially very dangerous. If the predictions are correct, the temperatures are can to reach as much as 50°C. That's 122°F. Even if the temperatures don't get as high as that, you still can expect temperatures to reach at least 45.5°C (115°F).
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Heatwave prompts health alert
Bang Na could peak at 50C, people cautioned to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor exertion
April 5, 2023
Authorities have issued a health alert as a heatwave sweeps across many provinces, with the peak temperature in Bang Na district of Bangkok forecast to top the table at 50C on Thursday.
Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, permanent secretary for public health, said the intense summer heat could affect people’s health, particularly children, the elderly and those with underlying ailments.
Outdoor workers are at risk of dehydration caused by excessive perspiration and heat exhaustion, he added.
Temperatures will be above 40 degrees Celsius in many places on Thursday, with the Meteorological Department predicting a high of 40.6C in Phetchabun, 41.5C in Si Sa Ket, 49.4C in the Laem Chabang area of Chon Buri and 47.9C in Phuket.
Temperatures for record-keeping purposes are taken in the shade, and readings in the sun can easily reach 50C in Thailand's hot season. The highest temperature ever officially recorded in the country was 44.6C, in Muang district of Mae Hong Son on April 28, 2016. That broke the previous record of 44.5°C, set in Uttaradit on April 27, 1960.
The unofficial peak temperature in Bang Na on Wednesday reached 45.5C, making it the country’s second hottest spot, after Chon Buri which registered 45.8C. There was also no escaping the sweltering conditions in Phangnga (43.3C), Tak (41C) and Si Sa Ket (38.4C).
April typically is the hottest month of the year.
Dr Opas said the most serious condition may develop in the form heat stroke if a person is exposed to heat for too long.
Heat of 41C or above is dangerous as it can trigger cramps in the legs, abdomen or shoulders, as well as spasms and even heat stroke, he said.
He advised people to drink plenty of water at regular intervals and not wait until they feel thirsty before drinking.
Also, Dr Opas recommends avoiding tea, coffee, fizzy drinks and alcohol as well as spending too much time outdoors.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... alth-alert
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This is unrealistic.
Avoiding coffee, alcohol and lots of outdoor activity would seriously impact my holidays in Thailand.
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Look at the bright side. At least they're not telling you to avoid sex . . .
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I almost mentioned that. If I could keep it going for 16 hours a day, I would probably lose interest in pastimes like walking and visiting coffee shops.
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Folks, this heat wave is still happening and actually getting worse. Today Pattaya temperatures exceeded 34°C - That's over 93°F. But the "real feel" temperature reached as high as 45°C - And that's 115°F. Couple that with cloudless skies and virtually no breeze.
In other words, it's HOT. As long as I've lived in Thailand I don't recall ever seeing temperatures like this for such an extended period of time. And nothing indicates a break any time soon. Do what you need to do to prevent problems such as heat stroke.
But don't worry too much. After all, Trump says there is no global warming . . .
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Brutal heat continues to grip Asia in warning for the world
May 8, 2023
Asia remains in the grip of a blistering heat wave, chiming with predictions from climate scientists that 2023 could be the world’s hottest year.
In an ominous sign ahead of the northern hemisphere summer, an emerging El Nino weather pattern is pushing the mercury to unprecedented levels in southern parts of the continent.
Vietnam reported its highest ever temperature of 44.2C over the weekend, triggering power shortage warnings, while Laos also likely broke records. The Philippines cut classroom hours after the heat index reached the “danger” zone, reflecting the potentially deadly combination of heat and humidity.
The scorching temperatures follow a pattern of increasing extreme weather in recent years that’s sending the world into uncharted territory. The sweltering conditions are testing the ability of governments to protect public health and also to prevent major disruptions to agriculture and power generation in economies that are still recovering from the ravages of Covid-19.
El Nino — characterised by warmer ocean temperatures across the Pacific — has far-reaching impacts on weather patterns around the world. It could bring relief to drought-parched areas of Argentina and the southern US, while blanketing parts of Asia and Australia with hotter, drier conditions. Coffee, sugar, palm oil and cocoa crops would be especially vulnerable.
Temperatures in Thailand remained above 40C in many northern and central regions over much of last week, pushing power demand to a fresh peak. A group of businesses and banks have asked the government to prepare an action plan to deal with a potential drought that they say might last for three years.
Rainfall in Malaysia may be as much as 40% lower in some areas, which could put palm oil production at risk in one of the world’s biggest producers of the commodity. Authorities are closely monitoring the return of forest fires and air pollution. An El Nino in 2015 caused a particularly bad episode of haze that was one of the worst environmental disasters in Southeast Asia.
Elsewhere in Asia, scorching temperatures have also roasted parts of China, India and Bangladesh over the past few weeks. Yunnan province, a major aluminium hub in southwest China, suffered its worst drought in a decade last month. India is on alert for more heat waves following soaring temperatures in April that prompted school closures in some states and caused at least 11 people to die of heat stroke after attending an event.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/25658 ... -the-world
In other words, it's HOT. As long as I've lived in Thailand I don't recall ever seeing temperatures like this for such an extended period of time. And nothing indicates a break any time soon. Do what you need to do to prevent problems such as heat stroke.
But don't worry too much. After all, Trump says there is no global warming . . .
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Brutal heat continues to grip Asia in warning for the world
May 8, 2023
Asia remains in the grip of a blistering heat wave, chiming with predictions from climate scientists that 2023 could be the world’s hottest year.
In an ominous sign ahead of the northern hemisphere summer, an emerging El Nino weather pattern is pushing the mercury to unprecedented levels in southern parts of the continent.
Vietnam reported its highest ever temperature of 44.2C over the weekend, triggering power shortage warnings, while Laos also likely broke records. The Philippines cut classroom hours after the heat index reached the “danger” zone, reflecting the potentially deadly combination of heat and humidity.
The scorching temperatures follow a pattern of increasing extreme weather in recent years that’s sending the world into uncharted territory. The sweltering conditions are testing the ability of governments to protect public health and also to prevent major disruptions to agriculture and power generation in economies that are still recovering from the ravages of Covid-19.
El Nino — characterised by warmer ocean temperatures across the Pacific — has far-reaching impacts on weather patterns around the world. It could bring relief to drought-parched areas of Argentina and the southern US, while blanketing parts of Asia and Australia with hotter, drier conditions. Coffee, sugar, palm oil and cocoa crops would be especially vulnerable.
Temperatures in Thailand remained above 40C in many northern and central regions over much of last week, pushing power demand to a fresh peak. A group of businesses and banks have asked the government to prepare an action plan to deal with a potential drought that they say might last for three years.
Rainfall in Malaysia may be as much as 40% lower in some areas, which could put palm oil production at risk in one of the world’s biggest producers of the commodity. Authorities are closely monitoring the return of forest fires and air pollution. An El Nino in 2015 caused a particularly bad episode of haze that was one of the worst environmental disasters in Southeast Asia.
Elsewhere in Asia, scorching temperatures have also roasted parts of China, India and Bangladesh over the past few weeks. Yunnan province, a major aluminium hub in southwest China, suffered its worst drought in a decade last month. India is on alert for more heat waves following soaring temperatures in April that prompted school closures in some states and caused at least 11 people to die of heat stroke after attending an event.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/25658 ... -the-world