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Myanmar records more than 50 deaths from heatstroke in April

TH (according to Vietnam+) May 4, 2024 05:48

According to the Myanmar Meteorological and Hydrological Department, April 28 was the hottest April day in Mandalay in 77 years, with temperatures reaching 44.8 degrees Celsius.

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On May 3, Xinhua News Agency quoted an official from the Mani Sala Rescue Organization as saying that in April, there were more than 50 deaths due to heat stroke in Mandalay, central Myanmar.

Of the deaths, about 30 people had underlying health conditions, most of them aged between 50 and 90. Heatstroke rates have been high in Myanmar amid the severe heatwave in April.

Hospitalizations due to heat stress also increased sharply, from eight in March to more than 50 in April.

According to the Myanmar Meteorological and Hydrological Department, April 28 was the hottest April day in Mandalay in 77 years, with temperatures reaching 44.8 degrees Celsius.

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Myanmar records more than 50 deaths from heatstroke in April