Record-breaking extreme heat, reaching 40 to 50°C, is threatening lives, livelihoods, and economies across the Asia-Pacific region. Proposed solutions range from developing and expanding heat forecasting informed by real-time data to empowering community-led initiatives that integrate traditional knowledge with modern science. Given that this threat is not unique to any single country, it is critical that the Asia-Pacific collectively strengthens coordination, deepens community involvement and protects vulnerable populations.