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Thailand warns of extreme heat in summer

The onset of summer in Thailand is set to be late this month, as projected by the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD).
Thailand warns of extreme heat in summer ảnh 1In Bangkok, Thailand (Photo: AFP)

Bangkok (VNA) – The onset of summer in Thailand is set to be late this month, as projected by the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD).

The upcoming months ofMarch and April are forecast to experience extreme heat, with temperatures potentially soaring as high as 43-45°C in certain provinces.

According to thedepartment, the latter part of this week will witness a surge in temperaturesacross the upper regions of the country, except the peak areas in the uppernorth and northeast.

The lower north, northeast,the central plain inclusive of Greater Bangkok, and the east are expected toexperience a build-up of heat, marking the official start of summer at theend of the month./.

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