People use umbrellas to protect themselves from strong sunlight in Bang Na district, Bangkok, on April 6. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)
The heat index will be above 40 degrees Celsius in many places on Sunday, with the Meteorological Department predicting highs of 54C in Krabi and 50.2C in Bangkok’s Bang Na district.
The heat index will be 44.3C in Phetchabun, 43.2C in Chon Buri and 41.3C in Chok Chai district of Nakhon Ratchasima, respectively.
The department said this heat index, also known as the apparent temperature, is at dangerous to very dangerous levels. Health officials on Saturday issued a health alert as a heatwave swept across many provinces, with peak “feels like” temperature.
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