Thai authorities issue extreme heat warnings for dozens of provinces

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BANGKOK, April 22 (Reuters): Thai authorities on Saturday warned residents across large swathes of coumtry, including the capital Bangkok, to avoid going outdoors due to extreme heat.

Parts of Asia are reporting extreme heat this month, with record-breaking temperatures seen in some countries. In Bangladesh and parts of India, extreme heat is leading to surge in power demand, causing power cuts and shortages for millions of people.