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Climate change worsened extreme April heat in Asia

GMA News Online — May 14, 2024, 11:00 PM UTC

Summary: A team of international scientists reported that human-driven climate change worsened extreme temperatures in Asia in April 2024. Record-breaking heat affected billions, with countries like Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam experiencing their hottest April days. In India, temperatures reached 46°C. The report emphasized the urgent need for Asian governments to implement effective heat action plans to protect vulnerable populations from the increasing risks of extreme heat.

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    Delhi hits 47°C; heatwave safety tips issued (Hindustan Times)
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    Delhi hits 47°C, red alert issued, schools closed till June (News18)
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    Severe heatwave hits North India, Delhi records 47.4°C (Hindustan Times)
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    Delhi govt orders immediate closure of schools for summer vacation (Hindustan Times)
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    Unprecedented April heat wave hits Southeast Asia, reaching 44°C (The Cool Down)
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    IMD issues red alert for heavy rain in Kerala (Hindustan Times)
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    Alappuzha district ready for heavy rainfall crisis (The Hindu)
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    IMD warns of heavy rainfall in Kerala districts till Wednesday (The Hindu)
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    Heatwave grips northern India, Delhi issues red alert (The Independent)
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    IMD issues red alert for heatwave in northern India (Mint)
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    New Delhi records up to 47.1°C in heat wave (The Associated Press)
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    Severe heat wave in northwest India, heavy rainfall in states (Hindustan Times)
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    IMD issues red alert for heatwave and rainfall in 5 states (Mint)
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    IMD issues heatwave warning till May 21 after Najafgarh hits 47°C (Hindustan Times)
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    Rainfall alert for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, South Karnataka; heatwave warning (informalnewz)
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    Heatwave alert: Najafgarh hits 47.4°C, highest in India (Mint)
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    IMD warns of heatwave in North India; Delhi hits 47.4°C (Hindustan Times)
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    Asia's extreme April heat worsened by climate change (India Today)
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    IMD predicts heatwave in Delhi, Punjab, UP till May 18 (Hindustan Times)
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    Heavy rain alert issued for multiple states amidst heatwave (informalnewz)
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    IMD forecasts heavy rain in North India, hailstorm warning issued (informalnewz)
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