Visitors cooling off and having fun at Sunway lagoon theme park in Bandar Sunway, petaling Jaya. — photos: aZMaN GHaNi, aZHar MaHFOF, iZZraFiQ aliaS, FaiHaN GHaNi and art CHEN/the Star
THE sweltering heat has become increasingly unbearable with rising temperatures and the sun relentlessly beating down on Klang Valley.
It is a common sight to see umbrellas being launched open as soon as people step outdoors, with many taking precautions against the scorching rays to avoid getting sunburned.
From carrying water bottles to indulging in refreshing ice-cream and coconut water, people are finding their own ways to cool down and stay hydrated.
Naturally, business is brisk for stalls selling icy cold drinks.
Tourists using umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun while visiting Dataran Merdeka.
Even animals at the zoo are seeking reprieve from the sun by dipping in the pool to escape the heat.
At home, families would reach for the remote control to switch on the air-conditioner to cool their living space.
On weekends, families are also spending their time frolicking at water theme parks.
Visitors cooling off and having fun at Sunway lagoon theme park in Bandar Sunway, petaling Jaya. — photos: aZMaN GHaNi, aZHar MaHFOF, iZZraFiQ aliaS, FaiHaN GHaNi and art CHEN/the Star
A White Bengal Tiger finding reprieve from the heat by getting into the water at Zoo Negara.
A construction worker taking a break to drink water as a way to counter the heat.
A girl staying hydrated on a sunny day.
Tourists using umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun while visiting Dataran Merdeka.
A flower seller uses multiple umbrellas to sheild from the sun at the Arulmigu Sri Ramalingeswarar Temple in Bangsar.
An elephant in Zoo Negara cooling down by staying close to a water feature.
