Countries in South and Southeast Asia have been coping with a weeks-long heatwave which has seen record temperatures sweep parts of the region. Pupils in the Philippines, India and Bangladesh have been told to stay at home and learn remotely due to a severe health risk. Schools in Cambodia have also cut back on their hours. Cambodia faces its hottest temperature in 170 years, according to meteorologists - as high as 43C .
People are being advised to avoid outdoor activities and to stay hydrated. Several towns in Myanmar were included on lists of the hottest spots globally last month, with temperatures reaching 48.2C in at least one case. Parts of eastern India also experienced their hottest April on record. Kerala, on India's west coast, this week instructed all schools and colleges to close until Monday, while influencers in Bangladesh have encouraging people to plant trees in response to the record heat.
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