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SE Asia heatwave worsens energy crisis

Southeast Asian workers face extreme heat as energy-saving measures and Hormuz blockade collide.

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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 02:58 UTC
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A severe heatwave across Southeast Asia is compounding the effects of government energy-saving measures imposed due to the war in Iran. Many countries have mandated temperature controls in government workplaces to conserve energy as the prolonged shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz drains regional reserves. With no relief in sight, parts of the region are experiencing abnormally high temperatures, forcing office workers to endure sweltering conditions.
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