Malaysia braces for record heat as ‘super’ El Nino looms

Malaysia is expected to see record-high temperatures next year as the El Nino weather pattern strengthens, according to the country’s meteorological department. El Nino is a natural climate cycle marked by weaker trade winds and warmer ocean currents in the Pacific. Experts warn that this year’s event could be strong or even “super-strong,” increasing the risk of severe weather, including droughts, floods, and heatwaves. Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip, director general of Malaysia’s Meteorological Department, said the agency is monitoring the situation closely.