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Malaysia anticipates record heatwave due to 'super' El Niño

Malaysia is preparing for exceptionally high temperatures, with the Meteorological Department forecasting that the current 'super' El Niño event could lead to temperatures surpassing the national record. This phenomenon, characterized by warmer Pacific Ocean currents and weaker trade winds, is expected to peak between March and May 2027. The highest temperature recorded in Malaysia was 40.1 degrees Celsius in 1998, and similar peaks are anticipated during this period. AI

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Malaysia anticipates record heatwave due to 'super' El Niño

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Malaysia braces for record high temperatures under ‘super’ El Nino

    Malaysia is expected ⁠to see record high ⁠temperatures next year ⁠as El Nino strengthens, its meteorological department has said. The El Nino phenomenon is a natural part of the weather cycle, characterised by weakening trade winds and ‌warmer sea currents in the Pacific Ocean. C…