Heat wave in Mandalay
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Mandalay residents are suffering from heat wave as temperature reached 40 Celsius on April 2.
The highest temperatures in Mandalay has risen from 38.3 Celsius on March 28, 37C on March 29, 40C on March 30, 39C on March 31, 38.5C on April 1 to 40C on April 2 respectively.
"People in Mandalay hardly go out during the day time but there are pilgrims from faraway places. Even the once busy streets are deserted because of the heat," said Kyi Khine, shop manager on 84 Street.
"Pilgrims now visit pagodas in the morning and evening. We, the vendors, have to rely on selling during these times," said Hla Tint, a shop owner from Maha Muni pagoda.
According to the Meteorology and Hydrology Department, temperatures are expected to rise next week during the Thingyan festival (Myanmar New Year).
