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Malaysia could experience significantly drier and warmer weather as El Niño intensifies towards year-end, prompting warnings from experts about drought risks, disease spread, and environmental degradation.
Hong Kong's meteorological authority issued a brief amber rainstorm warning Friday night following an intense heatwave that saw temperatures peak at 36.7°C across the New Territories. Relief is expected Saturday.