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Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Bomba braces for wind, fire, and rain as monsoon season hits Malaysia
GEORGE TOWN, June 2 — The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) will prioritise monitoring three key weather phenomena, namely heat, heavy rain and strong winds, all associated with natural disasters across the country during the Southwest Monsoon season, which lasts until September. Its director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said the department is preparing for prolonged dry spells causing high temperatures, intermittent heavy afternoon downpours, and strong winds sometimes accompanied by squalls or tropical storms. Forecasts from the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) indicate no extreme El Niño this year, with temperatures expected to remain below average. Nevertheless, he stressed that these weather events remain closely tied to disaster risks. 'We remain ready to respond not only to these three weather phenomena but also to any other emergencies that may arise during the monsoon period,' he said. Speaking to reporters after officiating the closing ceremony of the 2025 JBPM 10-a-side Rugby Championship in George Town, Nor Hisham added that the department is on alert for open-fire incidents during dry spells, as well as for rescues related to flash floods and storm-driven winds. He also highlighted a significant decrease in open-fire reports so far this year, with nearly 3,000 emergency calls up to April, compared to over 9,000 during the same period last year. However, the department's current concern lies with heavy afternoon rains, particularly during school holidays when many people visit rivers, waterfalls and beaches. 'The public is urged to stay vigilant and follow weather warnings closely. If heavy rain is forecast, leave picnic areas immediately and avoid swimming or water activities,' Nor Hisham advised. Earlier, MetMalaysia had forecast that the Southwest Monsoon would begin on May 10 and would continue through September, bringing steady winds from the southwest. While humidity is generally low during this season and rainfall is reduced in many areas, heavy sho
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Moorland weather test mast plan for Scout Moor II deferred
The decision on a bid to put up a temporary weather-monitoring mast and equipment on moorland has been Peter Rowe, of Cubico UK Development (Wind 1) Limited, based at Media City, Salford, is seeking permission for a temporary meteorological mast on land on Scout Moor, west of Rooley Moor Road, near mast would measure wind over two years ahead of a potential plan for new wind turbines, called Scout Moor planning officers had previously recommended the scheme be approved with conditions. Not green belt Rossendale Council's development committee considered the mast application this week and one objector and one supporter shared their included concerns about potential damage to peat moors, wildlife and historical roads, and the visual impact on the land which is open countryside, but not common land or green council said remedial works would be done to the land once the mast was taken recent days, a separate plan has been sent to Rossendale Council for proposed signs to warn people of construction work, if the mast gets the go-ahead. The signs consultation is expected at the end of May and councillors decided to defer the mast decision until then, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
