Penang harvest looking bleak as chaotic weather batters orchards BALIK PULAU: Durian lovers may be in for a disappointment this year, as Penang’s harvest is shaping up to be “the worst in the last 10 years” due to relentless rainfall causing premature falling of flowers and infection of growing fruits. Continuous wet weather has created the perfect...
KOTA BARU: The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre of the Irrigation and Drainage Department has forecast that nearly 20 villages in low-lying areas within 5km of Sungai Golok, along the Malaysia-Thailand border are expected to experience flooding from Friday to Sunday. In a statement on Wednesday (Nov 20), the centre issued the warning at 3.30pm...
PETALING JAYA: Various parts of Malaysia are expected to see above average rainfall of between 20% and 40% for the next six months. It said there is a 71% chance for La Nina to form between October and November this year, which usually brings about wetter weather conditions. Based on MetMalaysia’s weather outlook from October to March...
