Long El Nino dry spell a threat


KOTA KINABALU: A prolonged El Nino-induced dry spell in Sabah has led to the state Forestry Department warning of potential forest fires if no preventive measures are being taken.

Department director Datuk Sam Mannan said the dry spell had been observed since February.

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