Myanmar set new highest temperature record; several provinces hit above 43 degrees Celsius, highest seen in 45 years

YANGON (Eleven Media Group/ANN): The heatwave in Myanmar is getting worst as some provinces on Friday saw searing heat that hit record numbers.

The highest temperature record was set on May 15 in Kyaukse Province in 25 years and in Heho in 45 years, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH).