Vietnam’s “heatwave getaways” are getting hotter
Popular tourist destinations famous for a comfortable climate such as Da Lat, Sa Pa, Mang Den and Tam Dao, where people flock to avoid excessive heat in the cities, are getting…
Asia’s rising temperature threatens Bhutan’s glaciers
Data from the National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology shows that in between 2016 and 2020, approximately 17 gigatons of glacial ice is lost.
Thailand may not feel full impact of La Niña this year
If La Niña fails to intensify significantly, temperatures may remain high due to the lingering effects of El Niño.
Rain expected to provide Nepal respite from heat, forest fires and air pollution
The last time the country witnessed good rainfall was in the third week of March. Met office forecasts more rainfall over next few days.
Summer of 2024 has claimed 38 lives in Thailand due to heatstroke
Dr Atthapol Kaewsamrit, deputy director-general of the Health Department, said most heatstroke deaths happened to labourers working outdoors, the elderly, people with…
Rain brings relief amid heatwave in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts a potential for rain and thunderstorms to continue for the next five days.
Smooth timing sets up Philippine sugar sector for a sweet win over El Niño
Sugar Regulatory Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona said the agency was “happy” the output surpassed 1.85 million MT, a 3.57% increase from the 1.799 million MT recorded for crop…
Sweeter mangoes, quality durian: Fruitful harvest expected amid heatwave in Malaysia
Intense heat forces the trees to absorb more nutrients and fertiliser in their surroundings as a natural survival mechanism, generally leading to fruits with better aroma,…
Bangladesh experiences driest April in 43 years
However, there's some good news: After a scorching April, May could bring some relief. There might be rain and the heatwave spells would be much shorter, albeit slightly humid.
7,734 schools used alternative learning modes due to heat in the Philippines
Alternative Delivery Modes (ADMs) include asynchronous and synchronous online modes, modular activities, and the like, which students can do without having to go to their schools.