The authorities have advised people to avoid direct exposure to the sun and stay hydrated.
Thailand’s Meteorological Department has warned of sweltering to intense heat in Bangkok and its surrounding areas in the current hot season.
The so-called “feels like” temperature measures how hot or cold the outdoors actually feels like. It is calculated based on environmental data including air temperature, wind and humidity. Thailand’s weather department said temperatures in provinces such as Lopburi and Lampang are expected to reach 40 deg C next week.
The Department of Health said such high readings mean there is risk of heat exhaustion and even heatstroke.Thailand’s hot season generally runs from March to June. The northern and central parts of the country typically experience high humidity and little rainfall.
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