Many countries in Southeast Asia have recently experienced high temperatures. Experts say even people in Southeast Asian countries who are accustomed to the heat need to be aware of the risks posed by high temperatures.
On May 2, the temperature in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, reached 39 degrees Celsius.
The Cambodian Meteorological Department warned over the weekend that temperatures could reach as high as 43 degrees Celsius in parts of Cambodia this week. A wildlife rescue center has built new pools for elephants.
Wildlife Rescue Center Staff: When I feel hot myself, I also think of elephants, because the animals here are in the enclosure, not living in the wild. Animals that live in the wild can run to find water, but here these animals are in cages, so we have to think about their need for water.
Recently, the temperature in parts of Vietnam has reached 44 degrees Celsius. On April 30, the daytime temperature in Hanoi City was also 37 degrees Celsius.
Hanoi citizen: It's hot and I'm tired. My body was tired, I was sweating and uncomfortable, and I was very reluctant to go out.
Thailand has also been scorched by high temperatures in recent days, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius in 26 out of 77 provinces, and Bangkok reaching a very dangerous level of 52 degrees Celsius on April 30. The heat index is the temperature that the human body feels when the relative humidity is combined with the temperature of the air.
Extreme heat has also led to a spike in electricity consumption. Thailand's energy ministry said the country's electricity consumption hit a new high for the third time in just one week, and temperatures will remain high for the next few days.
Thailand climate expert Page: It's important to understand the risks of the current heat waves and the intensity of the persistent hot weather, because the number of people suffering from heat stroke is increasing rapidly, even in tropical countries. It's also a novelty for Southeast Asians. While we're used to the hot weather, I think it's really serious in terms of the climate impact right now.
Source: CCTV News Client, Jimu News