Siti Rohani says Mersing recorded the highest number of hotspots followed by Muar and Kota Tinggi.
THE hot and dry weather during this year’s southwest monsoon in Johor will not be too extreme as there has been no significant influence from the El Nino or La Nina phenomena, says Johor Fire and Rescue Department.
Its director Siti Rohani Nadir said peak season – between July and September – with prolonged dry weather, potentially increased the risk of forest and bush fires.
