Asia's Response to Extreme Weather and Climate Change

This chapter analyzes the effects of climate change in Asia, particularly focusing on extreme weather events like heatwaves, floods, and storms, highlighting Japan's record-breaking temperatures and the region's vulnerability to natural disasters. It explores the health risks of extreme heat, like skin cancer, and the significance of wet bulb temperature in measuring heat stress, while mentioning Asian countries taking steps to mitigate the impact of extreme weather.