Tag: heat
Malaysia at risk of extreme heat and current hot weather
It’s not merely the heat – it’s the humidity that poses a lethal threat. Experts warn of a wet-bulb temperature (WBT) threat as Malaysia sweats through a silent, rising danger. And with the heat expected to rise in the coming […]
Hydration hacks: Staying cool in tropical heat while on vacation
Heat-safe holiday It’s that time of year when people feel the need to unwind by going on vacation and reconnect with the elements of nature—water, land, mountains, and lush forests. Many holiday makers are heading to Asia for its beaches, […]
Classes suspended in Manila amid extreme heat
Several schools in the Philippines’ National Capital Region suspended classes on Monday, 3 March, due to soaring temperatures, with the heat index expected to reach up to 42°C. In Manila, afternoon classes in all public and private schools were canceled […]
