Impact of El Nino more significant at its peak

KUALA LUMPUR: The El Nino phenomenon, now causing freakish weather in the country, is expected to grow in strength towards the end of 2023 and until the beginning of 2024.

“The El Nino phenomenon is expected to have a more significant impact when its intensity reaches its peak and the country will experience prolonged hot and dry weather,” the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said.