“BANGKOK: “61 Fatalities from Heatstroke Recorded in Thailand This Year”,The scorching temperatures sweeping through Thailand have proven deadly, with heatstroke claiming the lives of 61 individuals thus far in 2024, surpassing the total for the entire year of 2023, as reported by the health ministry on Friday (May 10). The alarming increase underscores the severity of the ongoing heatwave gripping the region.”
“A wave of exceptionally hot weather has swept across Thailand in recent weeks, prompting authorities to issue near-daily warnings about the scorching conditions. The relentless heatwave has heightened concerns about heat-related illnesses, with the number of fatalities from heatstroke reaching 61 so far this year, surpassing the total for all of 2023, according to the health ministry.”
“The health ministry announced on Friday that 61 individuals have tragically succumbed to heatstroke since the onset of 2024, starkly contrasting with the 37 fatalities recorded throughout the entirety of 2023. This alarming surge underscores the severity of the ongoing heatwave gripping Thailand.”
“The agricultural heartland of Thailand’s northeast has borne the brunt of the heatwave, experiencing the highest number of heatstroke-related fatalities, as reported by the health ministry.”
“Scientists have long cautioned that human-induced climate change will lead to more frequent, prolonged, and intensified heatwaves. The current surge in heat-related fatalities in Thailand underscores the urgency of addressing climate change and its profound impacts on public health.”
“While the El Niño phenomenon contributes to this year’s unusually warm weather, Asia is experiencing accelerated warming compared to the global average, as highlighted by the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization. This regional trend, coupled with the influence of El Niño, exacerbates the severity of heatwaves, emphasizing the need for concerted efforts to address climate change impacts in the region.”
