Sweltering temperatures have devastated numerous Asian countries this month, eliciting demands for lifesaving climate action.
noted."The tourist hotspot of Chiang Mai in the north ranked as the world's most polluted city for seven straight days as smoke from forest fires and widespread crop burning deteriorated the air quality. At least one hospital in the city'full ward capacity' as patients sought medical treatment for respiratory issues."
Fears are mounting that dangerously high temperatures could persist in Thailand beyond the typical summer months, potentially resulting in drought and crop failures.CNN noted."Heatwaves in India usually take place between March and July, but in recent years these hot spells have become more intense, more frequent, and longer" due to global warming.In recent years, India has become particularly vulnerable to extreme heat and experts fear this year could be even worse.
Six cities in north and east India recorded temperatures above 44°C on Tuesday, and the heatwave is projected to continue until at least Friday.
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