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The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

An intense heat wave in South and Southeast Asia, exacerbated by an energy crisis linked to the war in Iran, has left millions struggling to cope with soaring temperatures and restricted access to air conditioning, prompting governments to implement measures to conserve energy as demand skyrockets. #HeatWave #EnergyCrisis #ClimateImpact #TH #BD #PH #IR #US #JP #KR

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Air-Conditioning Is in Short Supply as Asia Swelters
Muktita Suhartono reported from Bangkok, and Saif Hasnat reported from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Gavianne Sommer Viar cranked her hand-held fan to its highest setting as she tried to listen to a university lecture.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1d

A severe heat wave across South and Southeast Asia has led to a power crunch exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, leaving millions struggling to cope with extreme temperatures as air conditioning becomes increasingly restricted and unaffordable. #HeatWave #EnergyCrisis #ClimateImpact #PH #BD #IR #US #JP #KR

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Air-Conditioning Is in Short Supply as Asia Swelters
Muktita Suhartono reported from Bangkok, and Saif Hasnat reported from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Gavianne Sommer Viar cranked her hand-held fan to its highest setting as she tried to listen to a university lecture.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 2d

Amid a severe heat wave gripping South and Southeast Asia, countries like the Philippines and Bangladesh are facing an energy crisis exacerbated by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, leading to restrictions on air conditioning usage just as demand for relief from extreme temperatures surges. #HeatWave #EnergyCrisis #ClimateImpact #PH #BD #IR #JP #KR

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Air-Conditioning Is in Short Supply as Asia Swelters
Muktita Suhartono reported from Bangkok, and Saif Hasnat reported from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Gavianne Sommer Viar cranked her hand-held fan to its highest setting as she tried to listen to a university lecture.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 2d

A severe heat wave in South and Southeast Asia is exacerbating the effects of an energy crisis linked to the Iran conflict, leading to restricted access to air conditioning and heightened discomfort for millions as temperatures soar beyond 100 degrees Fahrenheit amid rising electricity demands and constrained resources. #HeatWave #EnergyCrisis #ClimateImpact #PH #BD #IR #US #JP #KR

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Air-Conditioning Is in Short Supply as Asia Swelters
Muktita Suhartono reported from Bangkok, and Saif Hasnat reported from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Gavianne Sommer Viar cranked her hand-held fan to its highest setting as she tried to listen to a university lecture.
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Reuters @reuters.com Β· London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· 3d

Bangladesh is experiencing a rice shortfall of over 200,000 metric tons due to heavy pre-monsoon rains and flooding that have damaged the Boro crop during the crucial harvest period, threatening food security and potentially increasing rice prices and import demand. #RiceShortage #FoodSecurity #ClimateImpact #BD

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Heavy rains damage key rice crop in Bangladesh
DHAKA, May 5 (Reuters) - Bangladesh is heading for a rice shortfall of more than 200,000 metric tons after heavy pre-monsoon rains and upstream inflows damaged its main crop in the northeastern haor wetlands at the peak of harvest.