INTENSE HEAT WAVES POSE RISING HEALTH HAZARD: EXPERT

File Photo. KUANTAN, May 26 -- Two anglers use umbrellas for shelter while waiting for fish to bite during their favourite activity in the scorching heat at Pantai Sepat today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued hot weather warnings for 14 areas across the country, with temperatures expected to soar between 35 and 40 degrees celcius, which qualifies as Stage 2 (Heat Wave). ​​​​​​​The current hot weather affecting the country, otherwise known as the El Nino phenomenon, is expected to persist until July. -- fotoBERNAMA (2024) COPYRIGHT RESERVED