Recent weeks have seen extreme heat affect south and south-east Asia, resulting in fatalities, educational disruptions, and agricultural damage. The Philippines and Bangladesh closed schools last month due to the heat, with health advisories issued across the region. The heat has led to unusual phenomena such as durian fruit bursting in Thailand. Record-breaking temperatures have been observed, with Bangladesh experiencing its hottest April, featuring daily maximums up to 8C above the average. Vietnam saw record highs at 102 weather stations, with some areas reporting temperatures up to 4C above last year's.
