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Malaysia Braces for Severe Heatwave and Water Shortages

4/15/2026

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Natural Resources Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup says Malaysia faces a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching 37.5°C and water shortages expected until at least June.
Water levels in dams have not improved significantly despite initial cloud-seeding efforts.
A second round of cloud-seeding is planned for Johor and Melaka.
Kurup warns of potential transboundary haze and says Malaysia is ready to collaborate with neighboring countries to address environmental impacts if conditions worsen.

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Natural Resources Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup says Malaysia faces a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching 37.5°C and water shortages expected until at least June.
Water levels in dams have not improved significantly despite initial cloud-seeding efforts.
A second round of cloud-seeding is planned for Johor and Melaka.
Kurup warns of potential transboundary haze and says Malaysia is ready to collaborate with neighboring countries to address environmental impacts if conditions worsen.