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Malaysia Fire Dept Records 1,912 Falling Tree Incidents in Six Months
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Malaysia Fire Dept Records 1,912 Falling Tree Incidents in Six Months

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysia's Fire and Rescue Department recorded 1,912 incidents of falling trees in the first six months of the year.
  • Major contributing factors include thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rainfall, particularly during the monsoon transition phase.
  • Continuous rain can saturate the soil, increasing the risk of trees toppling.

Malaysia's Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has reported a significant number of falling tree incidents, with 1,912 cases recorded in the first half of this year. This figure highlights the widespread impact of adverse weather conditions across the country.

JBPM Director-General Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad identified thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rainfall as the primary causes behind these incidents. He noted that these events are particularly prevalent during the monsoon transition phase, a period characterized by unpredictable and often severe weather patterns.

The persistent rainfall associated with this season can lead to soil saturation. This condition weakens the root systems of trees, making them more susceptible to toppling, especially when subjected to strong gusts of wind. The department's data underscores the ongoing challenge of managing public safety risks associated with falling trees in affected areas.

Continuous rain can cause the soil to become saturated.

— Datuk Seri Nor Hisham MohammadExplaining how heavy rainfall contributes to trees falling.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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