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Extreme weather

Bangkok’s heat index hits dangerous levels, as authorities warn temperatures could exceed 52 deg C

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration urged the public to closely monitor symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, headaches, rapid pulse or unusual sweating patterns.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration urged the public to closely monitor symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, headaches, rapid pulse or unusual sweating patterns.

Thai Met Department warns of 42 deg C heat and thunderstorms across upper Thailand

A Thai man protects himself from the sun during hot weather in Bangkok, Thailand on March 30, 2026.
A Thai man protects himself from the sun during hot weather in Bangkok, Thailand on March 30, 2026.

Thailand swelters under extreme heat as temperatures hit 42 deg C, with haze and storms forecast

A woman shielding herself from the sun during hot weather at a roadside in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 30.
A woman shielding herself from the sun during hot weather at a roadside in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 30.

China expects severe flooding, drought in 2026

A resident moves his belongings in a flooded house after days of heavy rainfall in August 2025 in Qingyuan, Guangdong.
A resident moves his belongings in a flooded house after days of heavy rainfall in August 2025 in Qingyuan, Guangdong.

Vietnam braces for thunderstorms, strong winds, hail during seasonal transition

Devastating thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning and hail have slammed parts of the country in recent days.
Devastating thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning and hail have slammed parts of the country in recent days.

Heavy rain, floods kill 45 people in Afghanistan, Pakistan

A view of the damage caused by flash floods in Logar, Afghanistan, on March 30.
A view of the damage caused by flash floods in Logar, Afghanistan, on March 30.

Malaysians cutting back on car washes as prolonged heatwave fuels water shortage fears

Mr Awalluddin Kassim said regular patrons from Perlis, Kedah, and Melaka who once washed their cars weekly are now stretching visits to just twice a month.
Mr Awalluddin Kassim said regular patrons from Perlis, Kedah, and Melaka who once washed their cars weekly are now stretching visits to just twice a month.

April showers expected to ease Malaysia’s hot and dry spell: Experts

The Health ministry warned that hot weather can pose serious health risks, with heat-related illnesses ranging from mild conditions to severe, potentially fatal cases.
The Health ministry warned that hot weather can pose serious health risks, with heat-related illnesses ranging from mild conditions to severe, potentially fatal cases.

Australian sky turns an apocalyptic blood red ahead of Tropical Cyclone Narelle

At the Shark Bay Caravan Park in Denham, the sky glowed bright red on March 27 and drew out curious residents to gaze at the dazzling display, according to a video shared by the park.
At the Shark Bay Caravan Park in Denham, the sky glowed bright red on March 27 and drew out curious residents to gaze at the dazzling display, according to a video shared by the park.

Haze threat looms as Indonesia battles early forest fires ahead of El Nino

Indonesian firefighters working to contain the blazes and prevent them from spreading further on March 25.
Indonesian firefighters working to contain the blazes and prevent them from spreading further on March 25.

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