Heatwaves

  • Thailand NewsThailand braces for heatwave and storm surge across 12 provinces

    Thailand braces for heatwave and storm surge across 12 provinces

    Heat and storms take centre stage in Thailand as the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issues a weather warning for today. High temperatures and scattered thunderstorms are expected to affect at least 12 provinces, with a 20% chance of heavy rainfall in some areas, including Bangkok. Additionally, the south faces high waves today, March 14, as easterly and southeasterly winds prevail…

  • Business NewsThai air-con component exports to US soar amid heat wave surge

    Thai air-con component exports to US soar amid heat wave surge

    Rising heat waves in the United States have driven a surge in Thailand’s exports of air-conditioner components during the first quarter. The increase in demand has led to air-conditioner parts becoming the top product category benefiting from the generalised system of preferences (GSP) privileges awarded by the US. The Foreign Trade Department reported that Thai exporters utilised GSP privileges worth…

  • World NewsSizzling showdown: Heatwaves turn up the heat on China’s power grids

    Sizzling showdown: Heatwaves turn up the heat on China’s power grids

    Southern and eastern China are bracing for ongoing heatwaves, putting pressure on power grids as air-conditioning demand skyrockets in major cities such as Shanghai. Over the next three days, most of southern China is predicted to experience temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, according to national forecasters. The extremely hot weather has been affecting…

  • World NewsIndonesia adopts cool roofs to combat heatwaves and reduce energy costs

    Indonesia adopts cool roofs to combat heatwaves and reduce energy costs

    A low-cost, sustainable solution to the increasing heatwaves in Southeast Asia is being implemented in Indonesia through the use of “cool” roofs. These roofs have a special coating applied to them that reflects sunlight and reduces the amount of heat absorbed by a building, resulting in lower indoor temperatures. In Indonesia, the Cool Roofs project, led by architecture lecturer Beta…