Association chief lauds possible suspension of outdoor school activities due to hot weather
KUCHING: Suspending all activities outside the classroom temporarily due to the persistent hot weather is seen as a sensible directive from the Education Ministry (MoE) acted on the advice of the Health Ministry, said Datuk Jonathan Chai. The president of the Association of Aided Chinese Primary Schools Kuching, Samarahan, and Serian Divisions said this measure […]
Dry spell calls for high alert
KUCHING: All divisional and district disaster management committees should be on high alert due to the current hot and dry weather conditions, said Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The chairman of Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) noted that northern Sarawak is particularly affected by the current weather conditions. “This has resulted in some areas, namely […]
Heat-health alert issued for 8 regions in England
LONDON: The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office issued an amber heat-health alert (HHA) on Tuesday for eight regions in England, including the capital, London. The alert is currently in effect from 12 noon on Tuesday until 9 pm on Sunday for London, South East, South West, North West, East Midlands, […]
Summer heatwave exacerbates suffering of displaced Yemenis
HAJJAH (Yemen): As temperatures soar to 50 degrees Celsius, the displaced Yemenis living inside the refugee camp in the country’s northern Hajjah Province are suffering in desperation with little means to combat the scorching weather. “We’re grappling with an intense heat wave. It’s suffocating for us and our children. To add to the hardship, dust storms […]
Climate change makes july hottest month on earth in 2023
NEW YORK: More than 6.5 billion people – or four out of every five people on Earth – sweated through a day in July, when climate change had the most significant impact, according to new research. Global average temperatures and extreme heat soared to records in July 2023, according to Anadolu Agency citing report by […]
Business as usual at market despite hot spell
KUCHING: It may have been a hot and bothered last few days but here at the Seven Mile Market, despite the hot weather, it has been business as usual. As it was Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year), a public holiday, the market was filled with people buying vegetables and fruits. Chong Shal Joo, a vendor […]
Free soil from my neighbours
‘A bad neighbour is as great a calamity as a good one is a great advantage.’ – Hesiod, ancient Greek poet. Do you know a feedlot in Bangi, Selangor has reported the deaths of 20 head of beef cattle due to heat stress brought about by the hot weather in Malaysia currently? Feedlot manager Muhammad […]
Livestock experiencing heat stress due to hot weather
BY MUHAMMAD BASIR ROSLAN KUALA LUMPUR: Feedlot manager Muhammad Zubir Mohamed sighed heavily when a worker informed him of the death of yet another cow. It was 7 am and he was getting ready to leave for his feedlot in Bangi, Selangor, when he got the bad news. Over the past three months, the feedlot […]
Resumption of outdoor activities authorised – MOE
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has given the green light to resume outdoor activities, while ensuring the utmost welfare, health and safety of students, teachers and staff members in dealing with hot weather. Previously, the MOE had issued a notice regarding the temporary suspension of outdoor activities on May 5, aiming to prevent any […]
Haj pilgrims advised to prepare for hot weather
BY KAMARUL IRWAN ALIAS MADINAH: Haj pilgrims visiting Madinah are reminded to be physically and mentally ready to face the hot weather here. Madinah operations director Ashrof Shamsuddin said the temperature here currently reaches 40 degrees Celsius during the day and 26 degrees Celsius at night. He also said the weather in Saudi Arabia is […]
