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Bhutan hits record high 40°C as global temperatures rise

Mar 26, 2025 2 mins read
Bhutan hits record high 40°C as global temperatures rise

For the first time since meteorological records were maintained in 1996, Bhur Meteorological Station in Sarpang has recorded a staggering 40°C, marking the highest daily maximum temperature of 2024.

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