PUTRAJAYA: The prolonged hot weather that is currently affecting the country can be detrimental to human health, with a spectrum of heat-related illnesses that can range from mild to severe and potentially fatal, according to the Health Ministry.
The ministry, in a statement on Wednesday (March 25), said that symptoms of illness due to extreme heat include headaches, fatigue, lack of concentration, dizziness, muscle weakness or cramps, and nausea.
