Myanmar experiences its highest April temperature (48.2°C) in Chauk, amidst a heatwave and Asia's rapid warming trend, linked to climate change causing longer, more intense heatwaves.
Myanmar recorded its highest April temperature of 48.2°C (118.76°F) in the town of Chauk, with a heatwave hitting the Southeast Asian nation, where temperatures were 3-4C above the April average. The UN's World Meteorological Organization reports Asia is warming at a rapid pace, with heatwaves becoming more severe. Studies link climate change to longer, more frequent, and intense heatwaves.
April 29, 2024
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