YOGYAKARTA - Extreme heat waves are hitting several countries in Asia. Since the last few weeks, this heatwave or hot temperature has roasted the population of countries in South Asia to Southeast Asia.
This heat wave has made millions of people in the country affected by the heat. Not only is the weather as hot as when the sun is sunny, but the condition is really dangerous for health.
This continuous exposure of the heat wave also disrupted a number of sectors. Even the number of countries forcibly closed schools in order to keep their students from being hit by hot attacks. In addition, this extreme hot weather also disrupts the productivity of agricultural land.
More severe news due to this extreme high temperature was also reported to have dozens of people died. So what are the causes of the heat waves in Asia and which areas have been affected by the severity?
According to experts, the occurrence of heat waves is said to be triggered by a climate crisis. Climate change is caused by human activity itself, especially in excessive use of fossil fuels such as coal and fuel.
Head of the Climate Change Information Center, Fachri Radjab, said that this series of heat waves was allegedly caused by three factors. The following is the alleged cause of the heat waves that hit a number of countries in Asia:
The first assumption is because of the pseudo-solar movement at the end of April and early May which was above 10 degrees north latitude. This space phenomenon coincides with mainland Southeast Asia.
The second cause is the climate anomaly of El Nino 2023/2024 which created heat waves. Based on historical data analysis, it shows that when El Nino occurs, the region in mainland Southeast Asia will experience an anomaly of temperatures reaching 2 degrees above normal in the March-April-May period.
The third factor causing the heat wave is due to the influence of global warming. This condition makes the temperature continue to increase from year to year.
From the three combinations of factors above, the air temperature became very hot in April-May. Regions in Southeast Asia experience extreme weather in the form of heat waves. The Indonesian people also need to be aware of this high-temperature threat in recent times.
Various international media reports highlight a number of countries in Southeast Asia that are overheated due to this extreme high temperature. One of the countries exposed to the heat wave is the Philippines. The country has closed thousands of schools and temporarily suspended face-to-face classes.
A heatwave attack was also felt by the Thai state. Authorities in the white elephant country reported 30 people died as a result of a high-temperature attack throughout the year. The local government also instructed the public to refrain from outdoor activities.
The air temperature in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, even made up for 40.1 degrees Celsius. With a heat index that exceeds 52 degrees Celsius, the temperature conditions in the area are very pungent for the people there.
A study conducted in 2017 stated that at the end of this century there would be climate change that could cause extreme hot clumps. This level of hot temperature is said to exceed the limits of human ability to survive without protection.
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That's a review of the causes of heat waves in Southeast Asia and South Asia. Heat waves are a serious threat that needs to be watched out for in the future because they can cause urgent health problems. Also read tips on protecting the skin from heat waves.
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