Danger warning issued for Bangkok as extreme heat bites

Bangkok (AFP) April 24, 2024

Thai authorities issued an extreme heat warning for Bangkok on Wednesday, urging people to stay indoors for their own safety as temperatures soared. The mercury was forecast to hit 39 C in the sprawling Thai capital, while the heat index rose above 52 C, classed as "extremely dangerous" by city authorities. The heat index is a measure of what the temperature feels like, taking humidity,