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<h2>Malaysia is expected to experience hotter and drier weather than usual until the end of March</h2>
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<p>                <small class="img-credit">Image via <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/1850780/hong-kong-braced-high-weekend-temperatures-typhoon" rel="noopener">SCMP</a></small>
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<p><p>According to a statement by the <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/malaysiamet/posts/pfbid0frrfGGgnSy6ndc6GbDqQwvGcagVSZ9WWLPRnvkL4nR9c6bVEnrSikS3hDJnfDeHel">Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia)</a>, this forecast is attributed to <b>a lack of rain for a prolonged period</b> following the final phase of the Northeast Monsoon.</p>
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<h2>METMalaysia director-general Muhammad Helmi Abdullah said cloud cover and rainfall will be reduced across the country</h2>
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<p>This will be particularly noticeable in the northern regions of Peninsula Malaysia, namely Perak, Pahang, and Kelantan.</p>
<p>&#8220;Hot weather during this period is a phenomenon that occurs annually from February to May.</p>
<p><b>&#8220;During this time, the maximum daily temperature can exceed 35°C in the early afternoon,&#8221;</b>&nbsp;he said.</p>
<p>He added that the highest daily temperature recorded so far this year was 36.9°C in Chuping, Perlis, last week on 8 February.</p>
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<h2>Muhammad Helmi advised everyone to reduce water usage and limit their time outside to avoid being overexposed to the heat</h2>
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<p><p>He also urged the public to follow any health advisories by the Health Ministry and obtain the latest weather information from METMalaysia&#8217;s <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.met.gov.my/">official website</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/malaysiamet">social media channels</a>.</p>
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<h2>Stay safe! Many vulnerable groups of people are at risk of heatstroke when exposed to the heat and sun for too long:</h2>
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METMalaysia: Hot & Dry Weather Expected Until The End Of March