El Nino: Johor, Melaka face up to 40 per cent less rainfall
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KUALA LUMPUR: Johor and Melaka are expected to record a reduction of between 20 and 40 per cent in rainfall when the country enters the Northeast Monsoon season at the end of the year due to the El Nino phenomenon.
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Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said the east coast of Sabah could also experience reduced rainfall due to its location closer to the Pacific Ocean.
However, he said states along the east coast and northern parts of the Peninsula were not expected to experience significant effects until the end of the year, based on six-month projections.
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- Jul 27, 2026
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