![SPAN sets up war room to monitor water supply during El-Nino SPAN sets up war room to monitor water supply during El-Nino](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-07/81563767540_TBSPAN.jpg)
SPAN sets up war room to monitor water supply during El-Nino
The El-Nino phenomenon is predicted to occur until September but experts have warned that it could go on until October.
Fri Jun 02 2023
![El Nino slows economy for years, costs trillions: Report El Nino slows economy for years, costs trillions: Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684466332_Cuacapanas.jpg)
El Nino slows economy for years, costs trillions: Report
The financial toll of the El Nino phenomenon lingers for years and costs trillions in lost income worldwide, a new research has revealed, reported German news agency (dpa).
Fri May 19 2023
![El Nino has not ruffled feathers of duck breeders El Nino has not ruffled feathers of duck breeders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81462376824_CuacaPanas.jpg)
El Nino has not ruffled feathers of duck breeders
Although the searing hot and dry climate fuelled by the El Nino phenomenon has affected the nation's agriculture and fisheries sectors, it has not ruffled the feathers of Muscovy duck.
Wed May 04 2016
![British shipwreck surfaces in receding Sungai Pahang 205 years later British shipwreck surfaces in receding Sungai Pahang 205 years later](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/51462363546_KapalLama.jpg)
British shipwreck surfaces in receding Sungai Pahang 205 years later
The slowly-receding Sungai Pahang brought by the El Nino phenomenon, has revealed secrets that it contained for years, including some iron objects believed to be from a shipwreck.
Wed May 04 2016
![Carcass of elephant with tusks removed found at Tasik Pedu Carcass of elephant with tusks removed found at Tasik Pedu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61462282312_bangkaigajah.jpg)
Carcass of elephant with tusks removed found at Tasik Pedu
A group of anglers stumbled upon the carcass of an elephant near the Pedu Lake on May 1 and realised that its tusks had been removed.
Tue May 03 2016
![Weather to return to normal by end of May - Meteorological Department Weather to return to normal by end of May - Meteorological Department](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/41459352945_CuacaPanas.jpg)
Weather to return to normal by end of May - Meteorological Department
The hot weather due to the El Nino phenomenon which is currently sweeping the country is expected to return to normal by the end of May.
Thu Apr 28 2016
![Announcement Thursday whether Bukit Merah, Timah Tasoh to be declared disaster areas Announcement Thursday whether Bukit Merah, Timah Tasoh to be declared disaster areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71461510459_TasikBukitMerah.jpg)
Announcement Thursday whether Bukit Merah, Timah Tasoh to be declared disaster areas
Tomorrow will see an announcement on whether Bukit Merah in Perak and Timah Tasoh in Perlis are declared disaster areas due to the El Nino phenomenon.
Wed Apr 27 2016
![About 200 hectares of forest in Terengganu destroyed by fire About 200 hectares of forest in Terengganu destroyed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41451094146_AustraliaBushfire.jpg)
About 200 hectares of forest in Terengganu destroyed by fire
This is within the first four months of this year, and due to the El Nino phenomenon.
Wed Apr 27 2016
![El Nino: Senator suggests airconditioner for schools El Nino: Senator suggests airconditioner for schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/71458642322_CuacaPanas.jpg)
El Nino: Senator suggests airconditioner for schools
A senator suggested that classrooms in schools be equipped with air-conditioners so that learning sessions are not affected during the El Nino phenomenon.
Thu Apr 21 2016
![EL Nino: Use water wisely, Wan Junaidi tells Malaysians EL Nino: Use water wisely, Wan Junaidi tells Malaysians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/81459516875_EmpanganTimahTasoh.jpg)
EL Nino: Use water wisely, Wan Junaidi tells Malaysians
Malaysians are urged to use water wisely and not to take it for granted during the El Nino phenomenon that is sweeping the country at the moment.
Wed Apr 06 2016
![El Nino: Schools in Kedah, Perlis to close on Tuesday and Wednesday El Nino: Schools in Kedah, Perlis to close on Tuesday and Wednesday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/61444571400_MAHDZIRKHALID.jpg)
El Nino: Schools in Kedah, Perlis to close on Tuesday and Wednesday
All schools in Kedah and Perlis will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday because of the hot weather due to the El Nino phenomenon.
Mon Mar 21 2016
![Heat wave phenomenon hits Malaysia Heat wave phenomenon hits Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/81458281629_PicStory.jpg)
Heat wave phenomenon hits Malaysia
Malaysia is now experiencing hot and dry weather caused by the El Nino phenomenon.
Fri Mar 18 2016
![El Nino: Parents will be told a day early on school closure El Nino: Parents will be told a day early on school closure](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71452515782_CuacaPanas.jpg)
El Nino: Parents will be told a day early on school closure
Parents will be told a day earlier if a directive to close schools is issued because of the hot weather due to the El Nino phenomenon.
Thu Mar 17 2016
![El Nino: Snakes feeling the heat El Nino: Snakes feeling the heat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/81458143512_snakeenthusiast.jpg)
El Nino: Snakes feeling the heat
The current hot and dry season due to the El Nino phenomenon has not only got the people "hot under the collar" but also snakes.
Wed Mar 16 2016
![El Nino: Kedah records highest number of calls on open burning El Nino: Kedah records highest number of calls on open burning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61448681947_Forestfire.jpg)
El Nino: Kedah records highest number of calls on open burning
From Jan 1 until March 13, Kedah Bomba received 1,248 emergency calls on fires compared to 1,269 for the whole of last year.
Mon Mar 14 2016