Low rainfall expected from mid-May following Southwest Monsoon, says Nik Nazmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The onset of the Southwest Monsoon from the middle of this month to September is expected to reduce the occurrence of thunderstorms and heavy rains and most states will experience more days without rain, says Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

"I am aware of the latest status of hot weather where four areas in Kelantan are at Stage Two of the Heat Wave, which is the daily maximum temperature exceeding 37 to 40 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days," he said in a statement on Wednesday . Accordingly, Nik Nazmi advises the public to be alert to weather conditions and air quality and not to engage in open burning activities during the Southwest Monsoon this month.

He also asked the public to also report cases of open burning or fire to the Fire and Rescue Department at 999 and the Department of Environment hotline 1-800-88-2727 or email to aduan_k@doe.gov.my or to the aduan portal https://eaduan@doe.gov.my or via 03-88712333.

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