Thai authorities issued a warning on Saturday advising citizens to stay indoors due to the excessive heat in significant parts of the country, including the capital Bangkok.
In the Bagna district of Bangkok, the temperature reached 42 degrees Celsius (100 Fahrenheit), while the heat index - which includes relative humidity and measures what the temperature feels like - hit a record 54 C (129 F), according to the meteorological department.
At least 28 provinces in Thailand experienced temperatures above 40°C on Saturday, according to the department responsible for disaster mitigation and prevention.
Authorities issued warnings advising citizens to stay inside and away from the sun and to be cautious of the risk of heat stroke.
Parts of Asia, including Thailand, have experienced excessive heat this month, with several nations seeing record-breaking temperatures. There are millions of people experiencing power outages and shortages in Bangladesh and certain areas of India as a result of the high heat.
In the Bagna district of Bangkok, the temperature reached 42 degrees Celsius (100 Fahrenheit), while the heat index - which includes relative humidity and measures what the temperature feels like - hit a record 54 C (129 F), according to the meteorological department.
At least 28 provinces in Thailand experienced temperatures above 40°C on Saturday, according to the department responsible for disaster mitigation and prevention.
Authorities issued warnings advising citizens to stay inside and away from the sun and to be cautious of the risk of heat stroke.
Parts of Asia, including Thailand, have experienced excessive heat this month, with several nations seeing record-breaking temperatures. There are millions of people experiencing power outages and shortages in Bangladesh and certain areas of India as a result of the high heat.
