DDHK. ORG - Extreme heat from a severe heat wave has hit most of the Asian countries. It led to deaths and school closures in India and record-breaking heat in China.
In Indonesia, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) noted that there was an increase in hot temperatures which caused the air to feel hotter over the past week.
Launch Seconds, the hot temperature of April in Asia region the south is climatologically influenced by the apparent motion of the sun which causes the heat spike in 2023 to be the worst.
However, Indonesia is said to have not experienced a heatwave. However, the country is not spared from the maximum surface air temperature which is also classified as hot. However, there are several areas in Indonesia that record the highest daily maximum temperatures.
"Ciputat, South Tangerang, recorded the highest daily maximum temperature on the second of April, precisely on April 17 2023 37,2 degrees Celsius," the BMKG wrote on its official Instagram account quoted by detikcom, Monday (24/4/2023).
Among Asian countries, Bangladesh set a record for the highest temperature that translucent above 50 degrees Celsius. Precisely in Kumarkhali, Kushtia with a temperature of 51,2 degrees Celsius on April 17 2023.
Here are the 10 Cities in Asia with the Highest Daily Maximum Temperatures (11-20 April 2023, degrees Celsius):
April 17, Kumarkhali, Kusthia, Bangladesh = 51,2 degrees Celsius
April 20, Chauk (Myanmar) = 45,5 degrees Celsius
April 18, Chauk (Myanmar) = 45,3 degrees Celsius
April 18, Bundi (India) = 45,2 degrees Celsius
April 19, Chauk (Myanmar) = 45,0 degrees Celsius
April 19, Nyaung-U (Myanmar) = 45,0 degrees Celsius
April 14, Chauk (Myanmar) = 44,8 degrees Celsius
April 18, Prayagraj/ Ghoopur (India) = 44,6 degrees Celsius
April 17, Prayagraj/ Ghoopur (India) = 44,6 degrees Celsius
April 15, Tak (Thailand) = 44,6 degrees Celsius
Heatstrokes is a condition when the body temperature increases drastically to 40 degrees Celsius or more, usually as a result of prolonged exposure or physical activity in high temperatures.
The Mayo Clinic website describes heatstroke as an emergency condition. Untreated heatstroke can quickly damage the brain, heart, kidneys and muscles. The damage gets worse the longer treatment is delayed, increasing the risk of serious complications or death.
Heatstroke can occur as a result of exposure to a hot environment. In a type of heatstroke, called nonexertional (classical) heatstroke, being in a hot environment causes an increase in the body's core temperature.
This type of heatstroke usually occurs after exposure to hot, humid weather, especially for a long time. It occurs most often in older adults and in people with chronic illnesses.
Heat stroke can cause:
Extreme increase in body temperature
Mental state changes
The skin feels hot to the touch
Nausea and vomiting
Reddened skin
Quick breath
Irregular heartbeat
Headache
Hopefully this information will make citizens of the world to be careful and alert. [DDHK News]
