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Bangkok Swelters Under Dangerous 51.9°C Heat Index as Authorities Open Cooling Shelters Across the City

Bangkok Swelters Under Dangerous 51.9°C Heat Index as Authorities Open Cooling Shelters Across the City

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Bangkok is enduring an intense and potentially life-threatening heatwave after the city’s heat index surged to a scorching 51.9°C, placing Thailand’s capital firmly in the “Danger” category and only a fraction below the highest warning level. Thai authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, particularly between 11am and 3pm, when […]

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Record Heat and Gale-Force Winds Ignite Wildfires Across Australia and New Zealand

Record Heat and Gale-Force Winds Ignite Wildfires Across Australia and New Zealand

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Unprecedented heat and fierce winds swept through Australia and New Zealand on Wednesday, driving massive wildfires and shattering October heat records across Sydney and surrounding regions. What began as a typical spring week has now escalated into a fiery crisis, with emergency services stretched to their limits. According to Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology, a powerful […]

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