Dengue cases up by 265pc in Ipoh - Mayor
The continuous rainy season is one of the factors contributing to the increased breeding of Aedes mosquitoes.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Public advised to be extra vigilant of El Nino, Northeast Monsoon - MetMalaysia
MetMalaysia said the peak of El Nino is expected to occur during the start of the rainy season, at the end of this year or early next year.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Darfur refugees in Chad scramble for shelter as rainy season starts
The onset of the rainy season makes it harder for aid agencies operating in Chad to provide for refugees arriving on foot or donkey carts.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Drought-hit Panama Canal restricts daily crossings in water-saving move
During Panama's rainy season, an average of 35-36 ships typically cross the canal each day, the authority has said.
Wed Jul 26 2023
Heavy rains cripple Indian cities; at least 35 killed
India is in the midst of its annual rainy season but the downpours over the past few days have been particularly heavy.
Mon Jul 19 2021
Too much rain: China's floods roil hydropower, corn supplies
Heavy rainfall, mudslides and hail caused by the annual rainy season has killed 56 people and 22 people were missing across 11 provinces and regions as of Tuesday morning.
Tue Jul 04 2017
Pahang maintains tourist arrival despite floods
This was because Pahang Tourism had prepared tourism activities which could be suitably held during such season, according to its general manager Datuk Ishak Mokhtar.
Mon Feb 20 2017
Water level at 2 dams in N.Sembilan drop to critical stage despite rainy season
Despite the rainy season, there's a looming water crisis in the state as the water levels at the Sungai Terip and Sungai Kelinchi Dams showed a drop in water levels.
Wed Jan 04 2017
52 dead in Ethiopia festival stampede
Fifty-two people died on Sunday at a religious festival in Ethiopia to celebrate the end of the rainy season after police fired tear gas at protesters triggering a stampede.
Mon Oct 03 2016
20% excess rainfall expected this year - expert
Malaysia may receive about 20 percent excess rainfall during the upcoming southwest monsoon season which could result in flooding.
Mon Aug 22 2016
Rains clear the air in SE Asia, raising hopes in smog crisis
Parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore enjoyed the cleanest air in weeks, while affected areas of the Philippines and Thailand also have seen an end to the haze.
Thu Oct 29 2015
Don't allow your child to play outside during lightning
Lightning expert Hartono Zainal Abidin advices parents to keep a close watch on their children especially during this rainy season, as lightning strikes frequently
Mon Nov 24 2014
PM extends condolences to mud flood victims
Datuk Seri Najib called on all parties concerned to be more careful and alert of any eventuality due to the current rainy season.
Thu Nov 06 2014
Heavy monsoon rain expected in four states
This is due to the rainy season or northeast monsoon since October and it is expected to continue till early March next year, said the Meteorological Department.
Thu Dec 20 2012
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024