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Humid heatwaves in Asia and globally reach dangerous levels

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A new report indicates that parts of Southeast Asia, South America, and coastal West Africa are now experiencing at least six months of dangerous humid heat days each year. These heatwaves, characterized by wet-bulb temperatures of 25 degrees Celsius or higher, significantly strain the human body's ability to cool itself, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses. Globally, the duration of extreme weather events has more than doubled in the past five decades, with human-caused climate change identified as the primary driver, contributing to nearly two-thirds of these dangerous humid heat days. AI

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Humid heatwaves in Asia and globally reach dangerous levels

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Biman Mukherji ·

    Asia’s ‘dangerous’ humid heatwaves push human body to its limits

    Southeast Asia is among the most vulnerable regions grappling with growing risks from heatwaves and high humidity, while the period of extreme weather has more than doubled globally over the past five decades. The duration of extreme weather has increased worldwide to an average …

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