PETALING JAYA: The lack of rain during the incoming southwest monsoon could increase the risk of forest fires in Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
“This will bring several negative impacts that would affect health, reduce water supply, cause forest fires, bushfires and haze and, if prolonged, reduce crop yields. “There are 640 active alternative wells for domestic use and 104 wells at peat soil and forest areas, with a capacity of 176.13 million litres per day.
He added that as a whole he was satisfied with the readiness levels of all governmental agencies in facing the dry weather and southwest monsoon. “The monsoon is likely to lead to a predominant number of dry days compared to rainy days across the country,” he said.
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