KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — The highest temperatures for today were recorded at 3pm in Kedah and Perlis, with 37 degrees Celsius in Alor Setar and 36 degrees Celsius in Chuping, respectively.
Deputy director-general (weather and climate) of the Meteorological Department, Alui Bahari, said the temperature was expected to return to normal in the middle of next month.
“The two states usually experience hot weather in March and April,” he said to Bernama when contacted over the current El Nino phenomenon.
Alui said Langkawi Island in Kedah had recorded 43 rainless days so far and advised the people to reduce outdoor activities and drink plenty of water to prevent heatstroke.
“During the inter-monsoon season in the middle of next month, west coast states in the peninsula are expected to experience rain or thunderstorms in the evenings,” he said.
The rain and thunderstorms would reduce the heat brought on by the El Nino phenomenon, he added. — Bernama
