![Move to cultivate paddy using underground water aimed at tackling effects of drought Move to cultivate paddy using underground water aimed at tackling effects of drought](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715146099_Sawahpadi.jpg)
Move to cultivate paddy using underground water aimed at tackling effects of drought
The government will implement a paddy planting method using an underground water system in preparation for the expected worse hot weather next year.
Wed May 08 2024
![Hot weather: MOH to announce immediately if schools need to be closed Hot weather: MOH to announce immediately if schools need to be closed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711339862_cuacapanas.jpg)
Hot weather: MOH to announce immediately if schools need to be closed
The public has been told not to worry about the hot weather that is hitting several states now, as the situation is being closely monitored by the Ministry of Health (MOH), said its minister Datuk Ser
Fri May 03 2024
![Terengganu records five cases of heatstroke, heat exhaustion Terengganu records five cases of heatstroke, heat exhaustion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710756648_TBGENERICPANAS.jpg)
Terengganu records five cases of heatstroke, heat exhaustion
Terengganu Health Department said various efforts are being taken to make people aware of the dangers of the hot weather and heatstroke.
Thu May 02 2024
![Another death due to heat stroke reported Another death due to heat stroke reported](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710599205_Cuacapanas.jpg)
Another death due to heat stroke reported
Based on a brief report on hot weather status by NADMA, dated April 4, the new death on April 1 involved a three-year-old child in Kelantan.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Hot weather: Electricity bill calculated based on usage, not property value - DPM Fadillah Hot weather: Electricity bill calculated based on usage, not property value - DPM Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711356177_TBFADILLAHYUSOF.jpg)
Hot weather: Electricity bill calculated based on usage, not property value - DPM Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said currently, global fuel prices remain high, resulting in an increase in electricity generation costs.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![Educational institutions urged to allow students, teachers to don sportswear due to hot weather Educational institutions urged to allow students, teachers to don sportswear due to hot weather](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71705642041_bajusukan.jpg)
Educational institutions urged to allow students, teachers to don sportswear due to hot weather
The ministry announced the move in a statement today, and advised them to follow the set guidelines on national weather phenomena.
Tue Mar 19 2024
![Hot, dry weather for Malaysia at end of Northeast Monsoon Hot, dry weather for Malaysia at end of Northeast Monsoon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689657698_TBhotweather.jpg)
Hot, dry weather for Malaysia at end of Northeast Monsoon
According to MetMalaysia, hot weather during this period is a repeated phenomenon that occurs annually every February to May.
Tue Feb 13 2024
!['Heat storm' stretches into southern Europe, health alerts issued 'Heat storm' stretches into southern Europe, health alerts issued](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81689519152_heat.jpg)
'Heat storm' stretches into southern Europe, health alerts issued
Spain, Italy and Greece have been experiencing scorching temperatures for several days already, damaging agriculture and leaving tourists scurrying for shade.
Sun Jul 16 2023
![El Nino slows economy for years, costs trillions: Report El Nino slows economy for years, costs trillions: Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684466332_Cuacapanas.jpg)
El Nino slows economy for years, costs trillions: Report
The financial toll of the El Nino phenomenon lingers for years and costs trillions in lost income worldwide, a new research has revealed, reported German news agency (dpa).
Fri May 19 2023
![All dams in Selangor are at full capacity, able to sustain for four months All dams in Selangor are at full capacity, able to sustain for four months](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41684468664_EmpanganSemenyih.jpg)
All dams in Selangor are at full capacity, able to sustain for four months
All seven dams in Selangor are at full capacity as of Wednesday.
Fri May 19 2023
![Gov't ready to declare emergency if hot weather turns extreme Gov't ready to declare emergency if hot weather turns extreme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684227041_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
Gov't ready to declare emergency if hot weather turns extreme
The government is prepared to declare an emergency if the current hot spell in the country turns extreme, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Tue May 16 2023
![NRECC ready to deal with impact of hot, dry weather NRECC ready to deal with impact of hot, dry weather](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71683610362_NikNazmi.jpg)
NRECC ready to deal with impact of hot, dry weather
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) is prepared to deal with the possible consequences and impact of the hot and dry weather.
Tue May 09 2023
![Hot weather: 406 hotspot areas identified nationwide Hot weather: 406 hotspot areas identified nationwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81683167827_Cuacapanas.jpg)
Hot weather: 406 hotspot areas identified nationwide
JBPM said a level one hot weather status has been detected in two areas, namely Padang Terap, in Kedah, and Jempol, in Negeri Sembilan.
Thu May 04 2023
![Hot weather: Animals also at risk of heat stroke Hot weather: Animals also at risk of heat stroke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51461561194_KucingMinum.jpg)
Hot weather: Animals also at risk of heat stroke
Heat stroke can also prove fatal as well as cause damage to the internal organs of animals if not treated immediately.
Mon May 01 2023
![Hot weather: No activity outside classroom if API exceeds 100 - MOE Hot weather: No activity outside classroom if API exceeds 100 - MOE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71646656612_muridsekolahrendah.jpg)
Hot weather: No activity outside classroom if API exceeds 100 - MOE
Activities that can expose students to hot weather conditions need to be monitored to ensure their health is not affected, MOE said.
Fri Apr 28 2023