Tag - Monsoon

Heatwaves, flash floods expected

JOHOR residents are urged to brace for extreme and unpredictable weather patterns such as heatwaves and flash floods as the state faces changing monsoon conditions and climate instability. Johor climate change and state disaster management select committee chairman Anuar Abd Manap said Malaysians must remain alert and adaptable, especially as the country moves into a period...

JB to study expanding flood warning system, says mayor

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Baru City Council will conduct a study to expand its flood warning system to cover hotspot areas in the city, says mayor Datuk Mohd Haffiz Ahmad. He added that the system was first introduced last year at Sungai Chat to assist residents in Kampung Mohd Amin and other areas in Johor Baru. He...

Penang ready to face monsoon, king tide, says CM

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government is fully prepared to face the upcoming monsoon and the king tide phenomenon expected to occur on Oct 20-21, says Chow Kon Yeow. The Chief Minister said the current focus is on preparing temporary relief centres, if necessary, as well as arranging logistics in case of floods. "The state disaster management unit...