Weather & Science
Record Temperatures, Heatstroke Cases Engulf Southeast Asia
- Singapore temperature rises to highest level in 40 years
- Myanmar braces for potential impact of Cyclone Mocha
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Southeast Asia continues to grapple with blistering heat amid reports of record temperatures and cases of heatstroke that further add to signs of extreme weather changes.
Singapore posted its highest temperature in 40 years at 37C (98.6F) on Saturday and the warm and dry conditions will continue, the National Environment Agency said in a Facebook post. The temperature also surpassed the previous record for May of 36.7C, recorded last year, the agency said.