Yesterday, temperatures of up to 34°C were recorded in KL and Selangor, following the arrival of the South West Monsoon winds. This has naturally caused some concerns about switching on air-conditioners and running the risk of raking up electricity bills. We explore the ways we can keep cool in weather like this and the role that our built environment plays in adapting to high temperatures.

Image source: Matteo Fusco, Unsplash

Produced by: Jeremy Ng, Lee Chwi Lynn

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn

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Categories:  environment

Tags:  south-west monsoon,  evening edition,  temperature,  environment,  climate,  heat wave,  architecture,  built environment,