The population in parts of Thailand has been sweating for days in an unusual heat wave. But it gets worse: Temperatures are forecast to at least temporarily rise above 40 degrees in all parts of the country in both March and April. Even what feels like 50 degrees is no longer a utopian idea.
The north of the East Asian country and the capital Bangkok are particularly affected by the current heat wave. The values are two degrees higher than normal in the summer, which started in Thailand at the end of February.
Heat index is a concern
“Summer temperatures measured in Thailand have never reached 50 degrees, and we will not experience that this year or in the coming years,” explains a weather expert. It feels like temperatures will cross the dreaded 50 degree mark in the coming weeks.
The Ministry of Health emphasizes that the heat is “very dangerous”, especially for the chronically ill, seniors and overweight people. When the heat index is 42 to 51.9 degrees, outdoor activities can cause cramps and fatigue and increase the risk of heat stroke.
According to the ministry, 131 deaths from heat stroke were recorded in Thailand between 2019 and 2023, an average of more than 26 per year.
Source: Krone
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