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JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
Northeast monsoon: More rainfall expected in Sabah due to La Nina, says MetMalaysia
- Admin UKK
- Berita
PUCHONG: Sabah is forecast to receive above average rainfall for the coming northeast monsoon due to the coinciding La Nina phenomenon, says Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) deputy director-general (operations) Ambun Dindang.
He said the northeast monsoon, which is expected to begin in November and last until March next year, will also bring five to seven episodes of heavy and continuous downpours nationwide.
“This year, we have forecast above average rainfall in Sabah, as the La Nina phenomenon is expected to be forming near the territory.
“Among the areas are the east coast and north of Sabah,” he said during a media briefing organised by the National Disaster Management Agency on preparations for the northeast monsoon here on Thursday (Oct 30).
He added that Sabah is expected to experience above average rainfall episodes between December and February 2026.
Ambun said Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor and Sarawak have also been forecast to experience heavy and continuous downpours between November and December.
The situation is expected to persist in Pahang, Johor, Sabah and Sarawak in January next year.
Sabah and Sarawak have also been forecast to experience heavy and continuous downpours in February next year.
“Said areas are expected to receive regular rainfall except for Sabah. Below average rainfall has meanwhile been forecast to occur in West Sarawak in March next year,” Ambun said.
Beginning January next year, he said rainfall is expected to reduce in the north and east of the peninsula. This will be followed by dry and hot weather until June next year.
Ambun said warnings on extreme weather episodes will also be issued at least a week prior to the incident. “Updated forecasts will be issued daily,” he said.
Nadma mobilises over 100,000 personnel, evacuation centres and supplies ahead of 2025–2026 north-east monsoon
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- Berita
PUCHONG, Oct 30 — The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) today said it is fully prepared to face the 2025–2026 north-east monsoon, which is expected to begin on November 6, 2025, and continue until March 26, 2026.
Nadma director-general Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah stated forecasts indicate between five and seven monsoon episodes, with the possibility of extended rainfall into April, similar to last year’s season.
He said all relevant agencies have been placed on high alert to manage potential floods, landslides, and other weather-related disasters that may occur during the period. “We are ready to be deployed at any time.
“Coordination between federal, state, and district agencies has been strengthened to ensure a swift and effective response,” said Abdul Halim during a presentation today at Markas SMART at Puchong.
A total of 8,940 temporary evacuation centres (PPS) have been prepared nationwide, of which 60 percent are located in schools.
In addition, 15 permanent disaster relief centres (PPKB) are currently being developed, and three temporary PPS are in the process of being upgraded to permanent PPKB.
In terms of logistics, 62,650 food kits and 91,440 retort meals (MREs) have been distributed nationwide, while another 60,000 food kits and 110,000 MREs have been allocated in preparation for the upcoming monsoon.
A total of 103,500 personnel from various agencies — including the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), Civil Defence Force (APM), Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM), and Rela — are on standby to provide assistance when needed.
Abdul Halim noted that the number of flood-prone hotspots has decreased from 4,619 in 2024 to 3,683 in 2025, covering 129 districts nationwide, reflecting ongoing mitigation efforts.
He also highlighted Nadma’s ongoing community engagement through the Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) programme, which has trained over 36,000 participants across the country to strengthen public awareness and preparedness.
“The government is fully prepared. “All agencies are working closely to ensure the safety and well-being of the people during the north-east monsoon,” he added.
103,500 anggota, lebih 34,000 aset bersedia hadapi MTL
103,500 anggota, lebih 34,000 aset bersedia hadapi MTL
PUCHONG – Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara (NADMA) telah menempatkan 8,940 pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) di seluruh negara dalam keadaan siap siaga bagi menghadapi musim Monsun Timur Laut.
Ketua Pengarah NADMA, Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah berkata, semua agensi berkaitan juga sudah digerakkan di bawah Mekanisme Tindak Balas Bencana Negara bagi menghadapi musim yang dijangka bermula November hingga Mac tahun depan itu.
“Kita kini berada pada tahap kesiapsiagaan dengan tenaga kerja dan aset daripada semua agensi tindak balas serta sokongan teknikal, termasuk polis, Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat (JBPM) serta Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) yang telah bersiap siaga,” katanya selepas sesi libat urus di Pangkalan Pasukan Mencari dan Menyelamat Khas Malaysia (SMART), di sini hari ini.
Beliau menambah, rangkaian PPS di seluruh negara akan diuruskan oleh pegawai daerah di bawah Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Bencana Daerah bagi memastikan pengaktifan dan penyelarasan lebih pantas apabila diperlukan.
Mengenai penambahbaikan bagi musim kali ini, beliau berkata salah satu daripadanya adalah penyaluran Bantuan Wang Ihsan (BWI) secara pantas melalui aplikasi MyInfoBencanaJKM yang diselaraskan oleh Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat dan Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN).
“Bermula kitaran monsun ini, bayaran bantuan boleh diselesaikan dalam tempoh seminggu selepas pendaftaran di PPS,” katanya sambil menambah pendaftaran awal adalah penting bagi memastikan bantuan sampai dengan lancar.
Katanya, kerajaan telah mengeluarkan Prosedur Operasi Standard (SOP) yang dikemas kini di bawah Arahan No. 1 Pengurusan Bencana bagi memastikan semua agensi beroperasi di bawah satu rantaian arahan yang seragam.
Merujuk insiden baru-baru ini di Perak, Kedah dan Sabah, Abdul Halim berkata, model operasi baharu NADMA kini memberi penekanan kepada amaran awal komuniti dan pemindahan secara proaktif.
“Dalam beberapa kejadian sebelum ini, tanda amaran awal sudah ada tetapi masyarakat masih ragu-ragu untuk berpindah. “Kami menggesa penduduk bertindak segera apabila paras air meningkat atau arahan pemindahan dikeluarkan,” katanya lagi.
Tambahnya, pengajaran daripada insiden banjir Sri Muda 2021, banjir Baling 2022 dan banjir Kota Tinggi 2023 telah membentuk fokus baharu NADMA terhadap pencegahan dan kesiapsiagaan.