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Nadma mobilises 102,000 personnel for monsoon season preparedness
Malaysia's National Disaster Management Agency has deployed a substantial workforce to prepare for the anticipated 2026/2027 northeast monsoon season. The massive mobilisation underscores the nation's commitment to mitigating flood risks during the weather phenomenon.
LSN Malaysia ·
The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) has activated nearly 102,000 personnel across the country as part of comprehensive preparations for the approaching northeast monsoon season expected in 2026 and 2027.
The large-scale deployment reflects Nadma's proactive stance in readying response mechanisms and disaster management infrastructure ahead of the seasonal weather pattern, which typically brings heavy rainfall and flooding to the eastern and northern coasts of Peninsular Malaysia, as well as parts of Sarawak and Sabah.
The mobilised personnel will be engaged in various preparatory activities, including infrastructure inspections, community awareness campaigns, and training exercises designed to enhance disaster response capabilities. The agency's strategy emphasises coordination with federal and state authorities to ensure rapid and effective response should flooding or other weather-related emergencies occur.
Nadma's advance preparations aim to minimise disruptions to public services and economic activities while safeguarding lives and property throughout the monsoon period. Residents in flood-prone areas have been advised to remain vigilant and follow guidance from local disaster management authorities.