27 heat-related illness cases, including one death, reported in Malaysia during hot spell.
27 heat-related illness cases, including one death, have been reported in Malaysia as of March 20 during the ongoing hot spell. The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) reported nine heat strokes and 18 cases of heat exhaustion, with one fatality in Pahang. Two dams are at critical levels due to reduced water storage reserves. The current hot weather is a recurring annual event in Malaysia, with temperatures expected to exceed 35 degrees Celsius for the next seven days.
March 22, 2024
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