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KOTA BHARU: Kelantan is prepared to face all possibilities that may occur during the Northeast Monsoon (MTL) season, which is expected to start tomorrow and last until March next year. Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said the experience of the ‘yellow flood’ in 2014 has taught his team to always be prepared with early planning as various assumptions suggest that a major flood might occur this year like it did 10 years ago.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr Mohamed Fadzli emphasized the importance of caution, especially given the unpredictable weather patterns. He advised residents, particularly in Kelantan, to avoid recreational activities in risky areas such as waterfalls, rivers, and rapids during the MTL season. This cautionary advice comes as a preventive measure to ensure the safety of the community in light of potential flooding.
Previously, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia) director-general Dr. Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip announced that the MTL, commonly known as
the monsoon season in Malaysia, is expected to begin on November 5 and continue until March 2025. During this period, Kelantan, along with Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, Sarawak, and Sabah, may experience five to seven episodes of heavy rain.
However, Dr. Mohd Hisham noted that if the monsoon surge is strong and coincides with a low-pressure weather system, continuous heavy rain could affect other states as well. This highlights the need for preparedness across the region to mitigate the impact of the monsoon season.
