JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 16 — Climate change has altered the pattern and intensity of the monsoon season, exacerbating the challenges of flood management, said Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
“Due to the effects of climate change, the monsoon season has shifted in both its timing and intensity, leading to more extreme weather events such as unexpected, heavy rainfall,” he told the media after the Malaysia Day Charity Walk here today.
“In response, the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (Petra) is focusing on infrastructure projects, including flood mitigation efforts, and implementing measures such as distributing pumps to remove water from inundated areas.
“For Petra, the focus is on large river basins, while city drainage is primarily managed by local authorities, along with the Public Works Department and other ministries. Therefore, effective coordination is essential,” he said.
— Bernama
