Shifts in monsoon season pattern, intensity complicate flood management

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JOHOR BARU: Global climate change has altered both the pattern and intensity of the monsoon season, exacerbating the challenges of flood management, says Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

"Due to the effects of climate change, the monsoon season has shifted in both its timing and intensity, leading to more extreme weather events such as unexpected heavy rainfall.