KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) and the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) will study several weather-related factors before conducting cloud seeding operations to ensure its effectiveness.
Its minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said MetMalaysia will also issue a guide on suitable times to conduct cloud seeding after considering the related factors.
“The NRES and the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) are working together, and we will conduct (cloud seeding) at a suitable time… as it involves several factors, including cloud and wind conditions.
“MetMalaysia will provide suitable times as it involves costs. We want such operations to really bring results and be effective,” he said during a press conference before promoting the Malaysian Association of Youth Club’s Diamond Jubilee today.
Nazmi added that his ministry is closely monitoring several hot weather phenomena in several states.
Yesterday, Health Director-General Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan announced that 23 heat stroke cases were reported at Health Ministry facilities from early this year until Monday (March 12)
On Tuesday (March 13), Papar district in Sabah was declared a drought area after a water crisis hit the area due to hot weather lasting a few weeks.
Meanwhile, in his officiating speech, Nazmi said MAYC had good ties with the government, which can be seen through the various programmes it conducts with government agencies at the grassroots and international levels.
“I can see MAYC’s maturity in organising and creating opportunities to boost the image of youth associations and the country’s image globally. I congratulate you all,” he said.
— Bernama
