PUTRAJAYA, Oct 9 – The public is urged to stay vigilant and prepare for potential flooding, as the Northeast Monsoon is anticipated to arrive earlier this year, possibly starting in the fourth week of October.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that while the MTL typically occurs in early November, it is anticipated to start earlier this year, due to changing weather patterns.
“Given the forecast indicating that the Monsoon will hit earlier, in the fourth week of October, we are making necessary preparations,” he told the media Tuesday.
Ahmad Zahid, who also chairs the National Disaster Management Committee, said that the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) will issue a warning five days before anticipated flooding in areas prone to heavy rainfall and high tides, aiming to mitigate disaster risks.
