JOHOR BARU: The country is indeed getting hotter and the trend is expected to intensify in the coming years due to a combination of climate change and evolving weather patterns, says an environment expert.

While El Nino is often linked to hot and dry conditions, it is not the sole factor behind the current heat being experienced nationwide, said Universiti Teknologi Malaysia campus sustainability director Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Fadhil Md Din.