Days are much cooler now


Getting wet: A motorcyclist parking her bike along Lorong Kulit in George Town. — WAN MOHIZAN WAN HUSSEIN / The Star

PETALING JAYA: Frequent rains in the past few days are signs that the effects of El Nino, which is responsible for the protracted dry spell, especially in the northern region of the peninsula, may finally be abating.

Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Datuk Che Gayah Ismail said El Nino was weakening and the rain was also doing its part in lowering the temperature.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Environment , El Nino , heatwave , rain

Next In Nation

INTERACTIVE: Fraud finfluencers in SC net
Former FMT reporter Rex Tan arrested
Wira and Manja work their magic
Forensic probe into blast
Delegates get in spirited debates on key issues
Concern for less tech-savvy folk
Association: No immediate impact from new 25% US tariff on chips
Day to pay homage to the humble cattle
Negri Sembilan DOSH to probe cause of ammonia explosion
Improvements to Sara distribution ensure more orderly, targeted aid disbursement, says PM

Others Also Read