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Punakha hits record 39.5°C as experts warn of warmer climate

Aug 15, 2026 3 mins read
Punakha hits record 39.5°C as experts warn of warmer climate

Punakha—Punakha recorded the country’s highest-ever temperature of 39.5°C last July, a record-breaking event that climate experts warn is a preview of a warmer future marked by severe heatwaves, water scarcity, and threats to agricultural security.

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