Department of Health, Aug. 23- The Department of Health reveals that the UN indicates that the era of global warming is over. Entering the boiling world era, in Thailand in 2013, the highest average temperature tends to increase from the previous year by 1.5 degrees Celsius, the maximum temperature being 44.6 degrees Celsius in Tak Province in April, recommending people and risk groups to reduce. health risks
Dr. Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai Director-General of the Department of Health revealed that the United Nations (UN) has notified climate change (Climate Change) by pointing out that the global warming era (Global Warming) is over. And the global boiling era (Global Boiling) has begun. which from continuously collecting data It was found that from 2015 to 2022, the average global temperature was the hottest on record. For Asia, the average temperature in 2022 was higher than the average of the past 30 years. It was also found that the temperature in the Asian coast has a warming rate of more than 0.5 degrees Celsius per 10 years, which is about 3 times faster than the global average. This may result in various disasters such as forest fires, droughts, and more severe flash floods.
It also affects health. Whether it is illness from air pollution and drought. injuries and deaths from flooding July is the hottest month, according to the World Metrological Organization (WMO). And Asia is the most disaster-prone region in the world.
Dr. Suwanchai went on to say that For Thailand, it was found that in 2023 the highest average temperature tended to increase by 1.5 degrees Celsius from the previous year. On April 16, 2023, in Tak Province, the highest temperature was 44.6 degrees Celsius, which is considered a very dangerous level. (maximum temperature greater than 43 degrees Celsius) compared to the surveillance value for health effects from heat. And it is expected that the severe trend will continue until April 2024 due to the El Niño phenomenon. In addition, the World Health Organization estimates that Thailand will have the elderly death from heat at the rate of 58 per 100,000 population or 14,000 within the year. 2623 or in the next 57 years
“In this regard, the public is asked to prepare for and adapt to climate change as follows: 1) Cooperate to prevent the situation from worsening global warming. By helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as reducing the use of plastic. Reduce incineration that emits air pollution reduce energy consumption reduce household waste and choose to use clean energy or renewable energy, etc. and 2) prepare to adapt to climate change, such as keeping track of the weather. If it is found that the weather is warming up Always drink clean water. wear light colored clothing well ventilated But if it is necessary to do outdoor activities Wear long sleeves, a wide-brimmed hat, goggles and sunscreen. Including should refrain from drinking alcohol, sweet drinks, soft drinks for risk groups, including children, pregnant women, the elderly, people with high dependence should be closely supervised And prepare the phone number 1669, ”said the Director-General of the Department of Health.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency