Special committee to deal with hot and dry weather matters

Scorching heat: The Equinox phenomenon, a result of the sun shining directly over the Equator. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: The Government will be drawing up an “action plan” on how to tackle the hot and dry season in Malaysia, caused by the El Nino phenomenon.

Natural Resources and Environ­ment Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the Cabinet would be asked to approve a special committee on hot and dry weather matters.