BAGAN DATUK, Nov 1 — The government and all relevant agencies are fully prepared to face the North-east Monsoon (MTL), which is expected to have a more severe impact than in previous years.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the state of preparedness involved comprehensive coordination between the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) and disaster management committees at state and district levels, following the launch of National Preparedness Month 2026 in Ipoh last month.
“This year’s North-east Monsoon is expected to have a more severe impact than in previous years, following an El Nino episode that affected many countries, particularly in Asean.
“Nadma, in collaboration with all enforcement agencies, has identified hotspots where unusually heavy rainfall is expected,” he told a press conference after attending the ‘2026 Deepavali Santunan Kasih’ event at the Bagan Datuk Umno Hall here today.
