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A record heatwave is gripping most of Asia, raising fears of an energy crisis and health risks, the South China Morning Post reports. Residents are already curbing daily routines, among them a 69-year-old retiree in Gwangju who stopped his walks.
This topic follows a record heatwave affecting most of Asia and what it does to the region's power supply and public health. It covers the strain on energy systems and the risks to residents, as reported by the South China Morning Post.
A record heatwave gripping most of Asia is driving fears of an energy crisis and health risks, the South China Morning Post reported. In the South Korean city of Gwangju, 69-year-old retired government employee Chae Young-sun has stopped taking daily walks since the heat set in.