Battling the Blazing Heat: Coping with the Heatwave in Malaysia

Malaysia is no stranger to tropical heat. The country has experienced severe heat waves over the past few years, but this year’s heatwave has been the most devastating so far. From February 18-22, many parts of Malaysia experienced temperatures up to 36 degrees Celsius (97 Fahrenheit), which is well above the normal temperature range for this time of year. Even after temperatures returned to normal during the weekend, extreme weather conditions were still reported across several Malaysian states. This was as late as Sunday morning. So how do you cope with excessive temperatures? Here are some tips from experts: