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Indonesia confronts an escalating drought crisis as El Niño conditions intensify, with over 7,800 households now lacking clean water access. Authorities warn of potential crop failures and food security threats without swift intervention.
Mekong region governments are coordinating urgent measures to combat transboundary haze and forest fires as temperatures soar and El Niño looms. Hotspot counts rose eight percent year-on-year, threatening agriculture and public health.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has cautioned Malaysians to ready themselves for hotter and drier conditions as El Nino approaches, potentially persisting until early 2027 and raising risks of droughts and wildfires.
Malaysia could experience significantly drier and warmer weather as El Niño intensifies towards year-end, prompting warnings from experts about drought risks, disease spread, and environmental degradation.
MetMalaysia is ramping up weather monitoring and preparedness measures ahead of El Niño impacts expected to persist until early 2027, warning of hotter, drier conditions that could spark fires and water shortages.
Hong Kong's meteorological authority issued a brief amber rainstorm warning Friday night following an intense heatwave that saw temperatures peak at 36.7°C across the New Territories. Relief is expected Saturday.