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A severe heat wave is sweeping through much of South and Southeast Asia, leading to widespread power outages and a rising death toll across the region. The intense heat is exacerbated by climate change and poor urban design, highlighting the vulnerabilities of densely populated areas to extreme weather conditions.
Countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Thailand are experiencing record-breaking temperatures, with some regions reporting highs exceeding 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit). This extreme heat has strained power grids, leading to frequent outages as the demand for. . .
