Keeping your cool is going to get tougher in the tropics

South-east Asia and other tropical areas in the world look set to become hotter in the future, and one should be aware of the risks and take precautions.

Prolonged exposure to the heat can lead to headaches, confusion, dehydration and muscle cramps. ST PHOTO: HENG YI-HSIN
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If you were outside on March 24 and felt a bit dizzy, there was a reason for that. It was the hottest day of the year so far in Singapore, with the mercury soaring to 36.3 deg C in Choa Chu Kang.

Don’t expect things to cool down. Singapore’s weatherman says 2024 could be even warmer than 2023 and the hot season is just upon us. For example, in May 2023, Singapore recorded its highest maximum daily temperature – 37 deg C, equalling a record set in April 1983.

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