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The public has been advised to stay up to date on the latest weather information, use water wisely, and avoid open burning activities.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET) has enhanced its preparedness measures as El Niño is expected to bring warmer and drier-than-usual weather to Malaysia in the coming months.
According to MET Malaysia, the phenomenon is expected to begin affecting the country’s weather soon and may continue until early 2027. The impact is expected to be more pronounced during the Southwest Monsoon period, which began on 14 May 2026 and is forecast to last until September 2026.
<Read our past coverage on El Niño here>
The department warned that the hotter and drier conditions could reduce rainfall in several areas, increasing the risk of water shortages, forest and peat fires, and potential haze incidents.
As part of its preparedness efforts, MET Malaysia said it has stepped up the delivery of weather updates and early warnings to the government, relevant agencies, and the public. As of June 2026, it has conducted more than 70 briefing sessions, meetings, and engagement programmes related to hot and dry weather at the national, state, and district levels.
These include briefings to the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, the National Economic Action Council, and the Department of Agriculture Malaysia. MET Malaysia has also presented updates at State Disaster Management Committee and District Disaster Management Committee meetings across the country.
In addition, the department is providing forest and peatland fire risk forecasts up to seven days ahead, issuing haze forecasts, and standing ready to support Cloud Seeding Operations if required and if weather conditions allow.
The public has been advised to keep updated through the myCuaca application and MET Malaysia’s official website, use water prudently, and avoid open burning activities.
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