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Malaysia Northeast Monsoon flood preparedness

Overview

As the Northeast Monsoon season begins, Malaysian authorities have issued warnings regarding potential extreme weather and flooding risks. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) forecasts three to five episodes of continuous heavy rain between November 2026 and January 2027, with the monsoon season expected to last until March 2027. Strong winds may also cause rough seas and rising sea levels in the South China Sea. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged citizens, particularly those in low-lying areas and near rivers, to prioritize safety, follow official warnings, and prepare emergency kits. In response, the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) has ordered all its agencies to increase readiness. Secretary-General Datuk Seri Awang Alik Jeman emphasized that department heads must ensure personnel are ready for deployment and that equipment, such as rescue boats, is fully functional. Datuk Meor Ismail Meor Akim, Director General of the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), has advised residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate early. He specifically emphasized that families with elderly members, children, persons with disabilities, and pregnant women should move before conditions deteriorate to ensure easier evacuation using personal vehicles. While forecasts suggest the upcoming monsoon may not be as severe as the 2021 floods, NADMA is maintaining standard preparedness levels. State-level measures are being implemented. In Melaka, the government has established 24-hour monitoring across six major river basins and 102 high-risk locations, utilizing sirens, cameras, and mobile pumps. In Selangor, early-season monsoon activity has already caused unexpected flooding in areas such as Kampung Melayu Subang, Bukit Subang, and Puncak Alam. Following a recent incident at Sungai Pertak in Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor, on November 9, where eight individuals were reportedly swept away by strong currents, the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) advised the public to postpone water-based recreational activities.

Entities

MetMalaysia · Malaysia · Selangor · Ahmad Zahid Hamidi · National Disaster Management Agency

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Malaysia Fire Department warns of flash flood risks during Northeast Monsoon

    Malaysia's Fire and Rescue Department warns against river and waterfall activities during the Northeast Monsoon due to sudden flash flood risks and rising water levels.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Malaysia strengthens flood preparedness for Northeast Monsoon

    Malaysia is boosting flood readiness for the 2026/2027 Northeast Monsoon, with Melaka deploying sirens and pumps while Selangor residents remain on high alert following recent flash floods.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    NADMA urges early evacuation ahead of Northeast Monsoon

    NADMA urges early evacuation for vulnerable groups and warns residents in rarely flooded areas to prepare for the upcoming Northeast Monsoon, despite forecasts suggesting less severity than 2021.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Malaysia Ministry of Home Affairs orders monsoon preparedness

    Malaysia's Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered all agencies to prepare for the Northeast Monsoon, ensuring personnel and equipment are ready for potential flooding through March.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Malaysia Deputy PM warns of Northeast Monsoon flood risks

    Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has warned Malaysians to prepare for the Northeast Monsoon, which may bring heavy rain and flooding through March 2027.

Sources

berita.rtm.gov.my · beritaharian.sg · kosmo.com.my · malay.news · maskulin.com.my · melakahariini.my · tvsarawak.my · utusan.com.my

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