The Philippines and Thailand are grappling with severe heatwaves, leading to significant disruptions and public health concerns. In the Philippines, record temperatures prompted the Department of Education (DepEd) to suspend in-person classes on April 29-30. The extreme heat is also affecting rice production in Southeast Asia, with countries like Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Vietnam facing temperatures up to 44°C (109°F). President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned of potential disruptions to power supplies due to overloaded systems. The situation is further exacerbated by El Niño, contributing to the intense heat. In Thailand, the heat index has surpassed 52 degrees. Local governments, such as in Valenzuela City, Philippines, are adapting by shifting to online classes when dangerous heat levels are reached.
‘Very dangerous’: Thai heat index tops 52 degrees amid Philippines’ power woes https://t.co/oLMype9CZN
Extreme heat spurs Meralco sales, warns tight supply amid El Niño https://t.co/wv0SLYkAYm
"It's so hot you can't breathe" Extreme heat hits the Philippines "It's surprising our pools are still empty. You would expect people to come and take a swim, but it seems they're reluctant to leave their homes because of the heat." https://t.co/vFVltCGBe6
#ElNiño worsens drought conditions in the #Philippines, with temperatures expected to reach 37 degrees Celsius https://t.co/ZrnfV0u3cH
Valenzuela LGU’s class suspension policy now takes heat index into account https://t.co/LXIXeeQ7lV
In Valenzuela City, face-to-face classes from pre-school to secondary level will be made online when the 'dangerous heat index' threshold is reached. https://t.co/Om1EC1G9O2
Thailand is reeling under the grip of a severe heat wave with temperatures soaring to record highs in some areas https://t.co/EVkTZhFBUa
'Extreme heat has been the norm in recent years, such that the seemingly unthinkable has happened: classes are being suspended and work is being shortened because of it.' https://t.co/Gv50OAE884
Parts of the Philippines face potential disruption to electricity supplies as an intense heat wave fuels cooling demand and leaves power systems “overloaded,” according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. https://t.co/91KhAZIiLr
Philippines' 'dangerous' heat prompts shift to online classes, power crunch https://t.co/uKdZFKBWXZ https://t.co/prARBggXjy
Sweltering heat in the Philippines can curb farm production, disrupt water and power and weigh on businesses, but it also takes a toll on students, hampering the Southeast Asian nation's efforts to catch up to its neighbors in education https://t.co/fDtgWHhBvR
DepEd suspends in-person classes on April 29-30 due to extreme heat https://t.co/XKwGZDSeHd via @rapplerdotcom
Extreme heatwaves threatening rice production in southeast Asia- Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam already imoacted by temperatures up to 44°C (109°F) 'Southeast Asian communities must take urgent action to adapt and safeguard their livelihoods.' https://t.co/ez9tqm9kki
DepEd suspends in-person classes on April 29-30 due to extreme heat https://t.co/YU40ecp1Zq
The Philippines will halt in-person classes at schools on Monday and Tuesday as the temperature rose to a record in the capital Manila over the weekend https://t.co/Pc3m2uyW1Y