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April 26, 2024

Heat Wave Leads to School Closures Across South & Southeast Asia
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A sweltering heat wave across South and Southeast Asia has forced
schools in India, the Philippines and Bangladesh to suspend classes this
week. Record temperatures have also disrupted agriculture across the
region. The World Meteorological Organization warned Asia remained "the
world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water-related
hazards." In Thailand, at least 30 people have been reported dead due to
heat strokes so far this year.


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