Since April 2024, wide areas of south and southeast Asia, from Pakistan to the Philippines, have experienced prolonged extreme heat. Covering some of the most densely populated regions in the world, the series of heatwaves has affected everything from human health and wellbeing to the economy and education.

Scientists say heatwaves are now 45 times more likely in South Asia, making life tougher for millions living in poverty

EXTREME temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in April had a significant impact on billions of people in Asia. Rapid attribution analysis conducted by an international team of leading climate scientists from the World Weather Attribution group indicates that these extreme temperatures,

The heatwave in Bangladesh and other South Asian countries became 45 times more likely due to climate change, says a new