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We’re sure you’ve noticed it’s been really hot lately, so much so that sometimes we even sweat right after a night shower!
Well, you’re not tripping! The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has announced that we’ll be experiencing warmer weather and less rainfall till at least mid-March.
This, as we go through the last phase of the northeast monsoon season, which caused floods in several parts of the country earlier this year.
As of Sunday (February 28th), 10 areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded a yellow-level heatwave with maximum temperatures of between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius.
The areas are:
- Kuala Kangsar (Perak)
- Kinta (Perak)
- Batang Padang (Perak)
- Hilir Perak (Perak)
- Jeli (Kelantan)
- Kuala Krai (Kelantan)
- Gua Musang (Kelantan)
- Tampin (Negeri Sembilan)
- Tangkak (Johor)
- Kluang (Johor)
Surprisingly, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor aren’t on the list, although it sure feels like they should be, no?
Just so you know, the Level 1 or yellow level alert refers to daily temperatures continually hovering between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius for three days in a row, the Level 2 or orange level alert refers to daily temperatures reaching between 37 and 40 degrees Celsius, while the Level 3 or red level or emergency level refers to daily temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius, also for three days in a row.
The good news is MetMalaysia assured that this heat is a normal phenomenon that takes place between February and April annually, following the northeast monsoon season, and it doesn’t expect this hot weather to last throughout the year, but rather it would gradually cool down beginning mid-April.
It also urged Malaysians to save water, especially during this period, and of course, avoid open burning!
Stay hydrated, guys!
by Kyle Roshen Jacob
