Preparing for El Nino: A guide for Malaysians
EL NINO is back on Malaysia's radar, bringing with it the prospect of longer dry spells, soaring temperatures and hazy skies.
Here's how to keep children safe during the heat
Limiting their time outdoors in hot weather and keeping close monitor on signs of heat illness are a must to protect kids from hot weather.
Level 1 heatwave alert issued for parts of Sabah and Sarawak
PETALING JAYA: Several areas in Sabah and Sarawak have been placed under a Level 1 heatwave alert, according to the latest monitoring update by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
US northeast temperatures to soar this week
New York City and the northeast will see temperatures surging this week as another wave of sultry weather shifts across the eastern United States and southern Canada.
Dyson’s new US$100 portable fan is beating the heat
The newest status symbol on the streets of Manhattan is a high-tech portable fan that's been hard to get hold of.
Can our bodies adapt to heatwaves?
With temperatures rising across the globe due to climate change, the question arises if we are capable of biologically adjusting to it.
US power grids near breaking point
Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection (PJM), the largest US electric grid operator, has detailed price spikes and warnings of massive transmission line congestion as it braces for record-breaking demand driven by a heatwave ahead of July 4 celebrations.
Scorching conditions bring renewed fears of choking skies
PETALING JAYA: While the convergence of the El Nino weather phenomenon and the south-west monsoon is expected to bring about hotter than usual conditions across the region, for Malaysia, an additional threat looms.
Sabah Fire Dept prepares for super El Nino
KOTA KINABALU: Faced with the possibility of a "super El Nino" weather cycle adversely affecting weather in Sabah, the state's Fire and Rescue Department is reaching out directly to people on the ground.
Merging weather cycles could trigger severe pollution
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia may face an increased risk of transboundary haze in the coming months due to the south-west monsoon and the expected strengthening of the El Nino weather cycle, warn climate experts.
