Bruneians feeling the heat as daily temperature expected to go above 35 degrees Celsius as heatwave continues in region

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, April 25 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): With countries in the region experiencing scorching hot weather, Bruneians are also feeling the heat.

Reports of unprecedented heatwaves across South and South-East Asia made headlines earlier this week.

Temperatures recorded yesterday were lowest at 26 degrees Celsius (°C) and highest at 35°C and will go higher with a forecast of partly cloudy apart from isolated showers over the inland areas, according to the Brunei Meteorological Department’s (BDMD) website.

Muhd Kassim, who contacted the Bulletin on the hot weather , said, “It has been really hot for the past few days and it’s not easy, especially during the festivities.”

He added, ”Whenever I step outside of the house, I am overwhelmed by the heat.

“I have to put my car and home air-conditioning up high just to cool myself down.”

He also advised the public to drink more water to hydrate during the exceptional hot weather conditions.

Another caller, Lim Chee Hock, said, “For the past few days, I have been feeling like the temperature in my house is really high. I have to make sure my air-conditioners are at full blast.

“The heat is especially unbearable when I go outside to do some gardening. I hope that the hot weather will subside soon.”

BDMD also forecast that there will be a thunderstorm from today until April 27.

According to an illustration published by AFP, Singapore recorded 36.7°C as the highest temperature for the past week while Philippines recorded 37°C and Laos and Vietnam saw temperatures reach 42.6°C.

Thailand recorded a high of 44.6°C and Myanmar was at 45°C.

The heatwave in Thailand prompted authorities to advise people to be wary of heat stroke and avoid outdoor activities. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN