The 30-year-old has been focused on advancing in his career in China in recent years.
With climate change worsening the El Nino and La Nina weather effects, Malaysia will experience more swings between intense dry spells and periods of heavy rainfall. — Filepic/The StarOne of the strongest El Niños on record, it brought severe droughts, haze, crop failures, and water rationing. As global temperatures rise, such intense El Niño events are likely to become more frequent.
Both are part of a natural irregular cycle, happening every two to seven years and lasting for anywhere between a few months and year. This cycle is called the El Niño Southern Oscillation . What is less well known is that El Niño-driven heatwaves and La Niña’s heavy rains also stretch public health systems. Heatwaves increase cases of dehydration and heat stress, while excessive rainfall leads to outbreaks of waterborne and vector-borne diseases. Drowning and landslides too have caused deaths, with young children and the elderly being the most vulnerable.
So, what can we do? As climate change compounds the impacts of El Niño and La Niña, we need to adopt adaptive strategies and prioritise risk reduction. Key measures include:Building on the excellent work of the Malaysian Meteorological Department and Asean’s specialised meteorological centres, we must invest further in advanced weather prediction systems. Better forecasts will allow authorities to anticipate Enso-related disasters and respond effectively.
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