WONOSOBO NEWS – Bangkok’s heat index exceeded 52 degrees Celsius on May 4, reaching an “extreme danger” level, and residents were advised to avoid outdoor activities and be alert for signs of heat stroke.
Thailand’s capital faces a critical heat warning on May 4, according to the Environment Department of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Reporting from The Straits Times, local authorities urged residents to avoid all outdoor activities, saying that extreme heat could increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke.
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The BMA Environment Department issued its daily forecast for Bangkok’s maximum heat index, warning that the figure had exceeded 52 degrees Celsius and fell into the “extreme danger” category.
The heat index refers to the actual perceived temperature of the human body at a certain time.
The index is calculated from air temperature and relative humidity, making it a more useful indicator of heat-related health risks than maximum temperature alone.
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Authorities urged the public and vulnerable groups to avoid outdoor activities altogether. Anyone experiencing unusual symptoms should seek immediate medical attention.
The BMA also urges extra vigilance among vulnerable groups, including young children up to five years old, seniors aged 60 and over, pregnant women, people with certain health conditions, people with obesity and those who consume alcohol, as well as people exercising outdoors, and tourists.
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Symptoms to look out for include fatigue, dizziness, skin rashes, swelling or redness of the body, cramps, and most seriously, heat stroke.
Residents who need to travel or seek shelter during hot weather can search for the nearest “Heat Escape Rooms” via the Greener Bangkok website or via AIR BKK app updates.***
