Weather and physiologyThe recent heatwave in south-east Asia may well be remembered for its level of heat-induced stress on the body. Heat stress is mostly caused by temperature, but other weather-related factors such as humidity, radiation and wind are also important. The limit of heat stressUnderlying health conditions and other personal circumstances can lead to some people being more vulnerable to heat stress. This limit will likely have been exceeded in some places in the recent heatwave across south-east Asia. In these regions, heat stress thresholds are exceeded with increased frequency with greater global warming.

Source: The Star June 05, 2023 23:44 UTC