Temperatures at the peak of Penang Hill are about 5 deg C cooler than at ground level. Read more at straitstimes.com.
GEORGE TOWN - The hot spell in Penang is driving tourists to find cooler respite on Penang Hill.
American Joseph Hooks, 70, who is now residing in Bangkok, and his wife Ms Supat Sawangsri, 64, are among those who spent their time there on Sunday. “In the city, I had to open the refrigerator in the supermarkets just to cool off. Finally, we found a cooler place on the peak here, and it is much better,” said Hooks.
“We’ve visited various places, including the clan jetties, and eaten the street food. Since Friday, however, we’ve been sweating non-stop wherever we go.Checks showed temperatures on the peak of Penang Hill to average between 24 deg C and 26 deg C, about 5 deg C cooler than at ground level.
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