During Yangon's heatwave, residents seek refuge in parks amid power blackouts due to Myanmar's aging electricity grid.
During a heatwave in Yangon, Myanmar, residents seek refuge in the city's parks, providing a natural oasis of shade and breeze amid power blackouts caused by the country's aging and outdated electricity grid. Extreme heat and dwindling offshore gas reserves have intensified the struggle for relief, with many relying on parks to escape the blistering temperatures for at least eight hours each day.
April 27, 2024
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