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NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AGENCY
PRIME MINISTER'S DEPARTMENT
NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AGENCY
AHMEDABAD: At least 18 people have died since Monday as torrential rains lashed parts of India’s western Gujarat, state officials said.
Disaster response teams have been deployed to help residents in the south of the state, who are bracing for more heavy monsoon rainfall.
“Eighteen people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents, while dozens have been rescued across low-lying areas by disaster response teams,“ the state government said late Tuesday.
The worst-hit areas included Palitana and Jesar towns, which on Tuesday registered 867 millimetres (34 inches) of rain over the past 24 hours.
State relief commissioner Alok Kumar Pandey said the 18 deaths were the result of storms, lightning strikes, and structural collapses due to rough weather.
“The state is fully geared to handle the situation, and inter-departmental coordination is being intensified to ensure swift relief and rescue operations,“ Pandey said.
Those rescued included 18 farm labourers who were trapped in mango orchards in the Gadhada area, and 22 people in Surendranagar district where waters from an overflowing river gushed into their homes.
India’s annual monsoon season from June to September offers respite from the intense summer heat and is crucial for replenishing water supplies.
But scores of people die each year during the rainy season due to flash floods and landslides across India, a country of 1.4 billion people.
NEW DELHI: Sekurang-kurangnya 18 maut sejak Isnin, apabila hujan lebat melanda beberapa kawasan di negeri Gujarat, barat India.
Pasukan tindak balas bencana dikerahkan untuk membantu penduduk di selatan negeri itu, yang kini bersiap sedia menghadapi lebih banyak hujan lebat monsun.
“Sebanyak 18 orang terkorban dalam insiden berkaitan hujan, manakala puluhan lagi diselamatkan di seluruh kawasan rendah oleh pasukan tindak balas bencana,” kata kerajaan negeri dalam satu kenyataan, semalam.
Kawasan paling teruk terjejas termasuk bandar Palitana dan Jesar, yang mencatatkan 867 milimeter hujan dalam tempoh 24 jam lalu.
Pesuruhjaya Bantuan Negeri, Alok Kumar Pandey berkata, 18 kematian itu berpunca daripada ribut, panahan petir dan runtuhan struktur akibat cuaca buruk.
“Negeri ini bersedia sepenuhnya untuk menangani situasi, dan penyelarasan antara jabatan sedang dipergiatkan bagi memastikan operasi bantuan dan menyelamat dijalankan dengan pantas,” kata Pandey.
Musim monsun tahunan di India yang berlaku pada Jun hingga September memberikan kelegaan daripada cuaca panas melampau dan tempoh penting untuk menambah bekalan air.
Namun, setiap tahun puluhan nyawa terkorban sepanjang musim hujan akibat banjir kilat dan tanah runtuh di seluruh India, yang mempunyai 1.4 bilion penduduk.- AFP
JOHOR BAHRU: Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Johor memantau 42 lokasi titik panas yang dikenal pasti berisiko berlakunya kebakaran hutan dan belukar susulan cuaca panas dan kering berikutan Monsun Barat Darat (MBD) yang bermula Mei sehingga September ini.
Pengarah JBPM Johor Siti Rohani Nadir berkata kesemua titik panas itu diberikan tumpuan kerana ia berisiko mencetuskan kebakaran berskala besar susulan taburan hujan yang berkurangan dan cuaca panas serta kering sepanjang musim ini.
Beliau berkata Mersing dan Muar antara daerah yang mencatat jumlah tertinggi titik panas iaitu masing-masing lapan dan tujuh lokasi.
‘’Selain itu di Kota Tinggi (lima lokasi), Batu Pahat (tiga), Johor Bahru melibatkan Gelang Patah (tiga) dan Ulu Tiram (satu), Pengerang di Kota Tinggi (dua), Rengit (tiga), Kluang (satu), Pontian (empat), Tangkak (empat) dan Segamat (satu) lokasi,” katanya ketika ditemu bual di sini.
Beliau berkata sebanyak 1,284 pegawai dan anggota bomba di negeri itu bersiap sedia untuk diatur gerak berdasarkan keperluan semasa bagi menjalankan pemantauan aktif dan rondaan untuk mengurangkan risiko kebakaran dan memastikan keselamatan alam sekitar serta penduduk setempat.
Beliau memaklumkan sebanyak 34 balai bomba juga beroperasi selama 24 jam di 10 daerah selain turut dibantu 28 Pasukan Bomba Sukarela melibatkan 576 anggota bagi tujuan pemadaman kebakaran dan penyelamatan.
Siti Rohani berkata JBPM Johor juga bersedia dari segi aset termasuk penggunaan 17 unit pam angkut baharu jenis Tohatsu yang telah diagihkan ke balai-balai strategik terutama di kawasan titik panas kebakaran berkenaan.
JOHOR BAHRU: Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Johor memantau 42 lokasi titik panas yang dikenal pasti berisiko berlakunya kebakaran hutan dan belukar susulan cuaca panas dan kering berikutan Monsun Barat Darat (MBD) yang bermula Mei sehingga September ini.
Pengarah JBPM Johor Siti Rohani Nadir berkata kesemua titik panas itu diberikan tumpuan kerana ia berisiko mencetuskan kebakaran berskala besar susulan taburan hujan yang berkurangan dan cuaca panas serta kering sepanjang musim ini.
Beliau berkata Mersing dan Muar antara daerah yang mencatat jumlah tertinggi titik panas iaitu masing-masing lapan dan tujuh lokasi.
‘’Selain itu di Kota Tinggi (lima lokasi), Batu Pahat (tiga), Johor Bahru melibatkan Gelang Patah (tiga) dan Ulu Tiram (satu), Pengerang di Kota Tinggi (dua), Rengit (tiga), Kluang (satu), Pontian (empat), Tangkak (empat) dan Segamat (satu) lokasi,” katanya ketika ditemu bual di sini.
Beliau berkata sebanyak 1,284 pegawai dan anggota bomba di negeri itu bersiap sedia untuk diatur gerak berdasarkan keperluan semasa bagi menjalankan pemantauan aktif dan rondaan untuk mengurangkan risiko kebakaran dan memastikan keselamatan alam sekitar serta penduduk setempat.
Beliau memaklumkan sebanyak 34 balai bomba juga beroperasi selama 24 jam di 10 daerah selain turut dibantu 28 Pasukan Bomba Sukarela melibatkan 576 anggota bagi tujuan pemadaman kebakaran dan penyelamatan.
Siti Rohani berkata JBPM Johor juga bersedia dari segi aset termasuk penggunaan 17 unit pam angkut baharu jenis Tohatsu yang telah diagihkan ke balai-balai strategik terutama di kawasan titik panas kebakaran berkenaan.
KUALA LUMPUR: The ongoing Southwest Monsoon since May 10 has led to dry and hot weather conditions nationwide, with a high number of rainless days expected to continue until September.
Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said thunderstorms and heavy rain are still occurring from time to time, particularly in the western regions of the peninsula, northern Sarawak, and western Sabah during the mornings.
He added that similar weather is also seen in the interior areas of the peninsula, Sarawak, and Sabah in the evenings and at night.
"The squall line phenomenon, which brings heavy rain and strong winds to the west coast of the peninsula, northern Sarawak and western Sabah, may also occur especially in the early morning when atmospheric conditions are favourable," he said when contacted.
He said during the seven-day period from June 10 to 16, most weather stations recorded temperatures below 35°C, except for Batu Gajah in Perak which recorded 36.7°C on June 15, and Limbang, which hit 36.5°C on June 13.
"The temperature readings have dropped slightly at all stations following rainfall in recent days," he said.
"At present, MetMalaysia has not issued any heatwave warnings due to the rainfall observed over the past few days."
On sea conditions, he said a Category One strong wind and rough sea warning had been issued, with waves reaching up to 3.5m high and wind speeds of up to 50km/h in the northern Straits of Melaka and Phuket waters.
The advisory remains in effect until Thursday, June 19.
Commenting on the El Nino phenomenon, he said it was expected to remain in a neutral phase, with overall weather conditions likely to stay at average levels.
"According to agencies monitoring the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), the phenomenon is expected to remain in a neutral phase until October, and during this phase, weather conditions are forecast to remain average."
"A detailed explanation of rainfall amounts in each district over the coming months is available on the department's website at https://www.met.gov.my/data/climate/tinjauancuacajangkapanjang.pdf," he said.
Mohd Hisham also advised the public to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities during periods of extreme heat, as well as to wear appropriate clothing.
"In the current hot and dry weather, drink plenty of water, avoid excessive outdoor activities, and wear suitable clothing. If outside, wear a hat or use an umbrella.
"Open burning should also be avoided as it can lead to haze and environmental pollution.
"The public is advised to seek verified weather updates via our official website, the MyCuaca app, MetMalaysia's social media channels, or contact the hotline at 1-300-22-1638 for further enquiries," he said.
