Despite the sweltering weather in Malaysia, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the federal government has no quick plans to declare the heatwave an emergency. However, he added that the federal government is prepared to do so if necessary. This decision was made after a National Disaster Management Committee meeting, which Ahmad Zahid chaired.
“For now, we don’t think there’s a want for an emergency to be declared. But if want be, we will concern Directive 20 of the National Security Council for an emergency to be known as,” Ahmad Zahid was quoted as saying by The Star.
Directive 20 provides guidelines on managing disasters in Malaysia and covers prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery should such an occasion occur. Current climate situations are anticipated to last till September, with temperatures doubtlessly reaching above 40 degrees Celsius in August, reported Channel News Asia.
Yesterday, eight districts in Malaysia have been issued with “Level 1” heatwave warnings, in accordance with the Malaysian Meteorological Department. This implies that the every day maximum temperature in the districts was between 35 degrees Celsius to 37 degrees Celsius for three consecutive days.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also the chairman of the National Disaster Management Committee, mentioned that cloud seeding operations will be carried out at catchment areas for seven dams across the nation where the water degree has receded.
“The Armed Forces and MetMalaysia will work collectively to execute the train. This will be done soon in order that the individuals whose water sources come from these dams is not going to have to endure from water shortages,” he was quoted as saying by The Star.
Ahmad Zahid also said that the National Water Service Commission had been tasked to work with water operators and local authorities on one of the best ways to distribute the domestic use of water ought to there be a shortage.
In response to the prolonged scorching weather, faculties in Malaysia have quickly suspended all out of doors actions, including co-curricular and sports activities activities, following an announcement by Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Ying. No schools have been closed thus far. School administrators are to take precautionary measures and monitor the daily climate conditions.
According to Classified , Lim said…
“According to our guidelines, so long as the temperature exceeds 37 degrees Celsius (over three consecutive days), the state education departments will monitor and shut the colleges,”
The education ministry has also allowed students and lecturers to wear modest athletic clothes to excessive school..