MetMalaysia: Malaysia could see temperatures hit 40°C from January to May 2027

Malaysia is expected to face extreme heat and dry weather from January to May next year due to a Super El Nino, with temperatures possibly reaching 40°C.

The El Nino's intensity might surpass any recorded since 1950, leading to higher temperatures, heatwaves, and increased risk of forest fires and haze.

Prolonged hot weather could impact health, strain water resources, and affect agriculture, especially in northern and inland areas of the peninsula, Sabah, and Sarawak.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — Malaysia could experience extreme heat and dry weather from January to May next year, with temperatures in some areas potentially reaching 40°C as a very strong El Nino, or Super El Nino, is expected to develop towards the end of this year.

Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said the likelihood of the phenomenon occurring was now approaching 100 per cent, based on climate model forecasts from international observation and research centres, according to a report published by Berita Harian .

He said past meteorological records showed that very strong El Nino episodes were often associated with higher temperatures, dry weather and a serious risk of haze, similar to conditions currently affecting the country.

“Experience from the Super El Nino episodes of 1997/1998 and 2015/2016 showed that the country’s daily maximum temperatures at the time were more extreme than during other periods.

“The country recorded its highest temperature of 40.1°C at the Chuping Meteorological Station in Perlis on April 9, 1998, and 39.3°C at the Batu Embun Meteorological Station in Jerantut, Pahang on April 10, 2016,” he said.

Mohd Hisham said there was about a 70 per cent probability that the intensity of the current El Nino would exceed the strength of any El Nino episode recorded since 1950.

“The situation could cause northern and inland areas of the peninsula, as well as inland Sabah and Sarawak, to record higher-than-usual temperatures and increase the risk of hot weather and heatwaves from the end of the North-east Monsoon in January until May 2027.

“Based on the latest projections, more meteorological stations in the northern peninsula could record temperatures of up to 40°C during the peak of the hot season between January and May 2027,” he said.

He warned that rising temperatures and prolonged hot weather could increase the risk of heatwaves and affect health, particularly among children, the elderly and those engaging in outdoor activities.

“Reduced rainfall and longer dry periods could put pressure on water resources, including catchment areas and dams, while also affecting agriculture and other industries sensitive to water shortages.

“Prolonged hot and dry conditions would also make vegetation more susceptible to fires, increasing the risk of forest and peatland fires as well as haze, both locally and across borders,” he said.

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受超级厄尔尼诺现象影响，马来西亚预计明年1月至5月将面临极端高温和干旱天气，气温可能达到40摄氏度。

厄尔尼诺现象的强度可能会超过 1950 年以来的任何一次记录，导致气温升高、热浪来袭，以及森林火灾和雾霾风险增加。

持续高温天气可能会影响健康，加剧水资源紧张，并影响农业，尤其是在马来半岛北部和内陆地区、沙巴和砂拉越。

吉隆坡，9月8日讯——马来西亚明年1月至5月可能遭遇极端高温和干旱天气，部分地区气温可能达到40摄氏度，因为预计今年年底将出现非常强烈的厄尔尼诺现象，或称超级厄尔尼诺现象。

据《每日新闻》报道，马来西亚气象局（MetMalaysia）总监莫哈末·希沙姆·莫哈末·阿尼普博士表示，根据国际观测和研究中心的气候模型预测，这种现象发生的可能性现在接近100%。

他表示，过去的气象记录显示，非常强烈的厄尔尼诺现象通常与较高的气温、干燥的天气和严重的雾霾风险有关，这与目前影响该国的情况类似。

“1997/1998 年和 2015/2016 年的超级厄尔尼诺现象的经验表明，当时该国的每日最高气温比其他时期更加极端。

他说：“该国最高气温记录为 1998 年 4 月 9 日玻璃市州朱平气象站的 40.1°C，以及 2016 年 4 月 10 日彭亨州杰兰图巴都恩本气象站的 39.3°C。”

莫哈末·希沙姆表示，目前厄尔尼诺现象的强度有大约 70% 的可能性会超过自 1950 年以来记录的任何一次厄尔尼诺现象的强度。

“这种情况可能导致马来半岛北部和内陆地区，以及沙巴和砂拉越内陆地区，气温高于往常，并增加从1月东北季风结束到2027年5月出现高温天气和热浪的风险。

“根据最新预测，在2027年1月至5月的热季高峰期，北部半岛更多的气象站可能会记录到高达40摄氏度的气温，”他说。

他警告说，气温升高和持续高温天气可能会增加热浪发生的风险，并影响健康，特别是对儿童、老年人和从事户外活动的人的健康。

“降雨量减少和干旱期延长可能会给水资源（包括集水区和水坝）带来压力，同时也会影响农业和其他对缺水敏感的行业。

“持续的高温干燥天气也会使植被更容易着火，增加森林和泥炭地火灾以及雾霾的风险，无论是在本地还是跨越国界，”他说。

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