Heatwave Alert: Malaysia's Record Breaking Temperatures Under Scrutiny Malaysia's Meteorological Department is predicting a potentially catastrophic heatwave under the grip of "super" El Nino, a phenomenon that has left scientists questioning the resilience of the country's infrastructure and public health systems.
The forecasted temperatures are set to shatter records, with maximum temperatures expected to exceed 40. 1 degrees Celsius (104. 2 degrees Fahrenheit), surpassing the current local record set nearly three decades ago.
The El Nino cycle, characterized by weakened trade winds and warmer sea currents in the Pacific Ocean, has a long history of wreaking havoc on Southeast Asia's climate.