Asia’s ‘dangerous’ humid heatwaves push human body to its limits

Southeast Asia, along with parts of South America and coastal West Africa, is experiencing a significant increase in dangerous humid heat days, with some regions facing at least six months annually. Globally, the duration of extreme weather events has more than doubled over the past five decades, rising from an average of 10 days per year in the 1970s to 23 days per year currently. This trend is highlighted in a report by the non-profit news organization Climate Central, released on Wednesday. The report indicates that these humid heatwaves are pushing human bodies to their limits, with Southeast Asia being particularly vulnerable to these growing risks.