Climate change fuelling heatwave
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Malaysia's current heatwave is attributed to a combination of seasonal changes, short-term climate variability, and long-term global warming. Climate experts warn that the hot and dry conditions are likely to persist until at least June, increasing the risk of haze from forest and peatland fires.
Malaysia is experiencing a heatwave due to a complex interplay of seasonal changes and climate variability. The current hot spell is consistent with long-term climate change trends. Climatologists attribute the heatwave to the end of the north-east monsoon, the equinox period, and large-scale climate systems. The Malaysian Meteorological Department reports that hot and dry conditions will likely persist until June. Experts warn that the prolonged hot and dry conditions increase the risk of haze from forest and peatland fires. The region's climate is expected to remain dynamic and complex in the coming days.
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