A Broad Socio-economic Impact on Penang is to be Expected from Climate Change
By Melawani Othman, Tan Thung, Naventhan Ahrasan
November 2020 PENANG GREEN AGENDA 2030
MULTIPLE CLIMATE HAZARD indices have categorised Malaysia’s Northern Region – Penang, Perlis, Kedah and Perak – as “middle” for its vulnerability to drought and flood risks (Yusuf and Francisco, 2009). But how exactly will extreme weather events impact Penang, socio-economically?DroughtsHigh temperatures, along with low humidity and rainfall, contribute to heatwaves and droughts. Reduction in soil moisture amplifies hot weather extremes, leading to even hotter and drier conditions. It was no surprise then that the drought of 2016 caused a water...
Melawani Othman
Tan Thung
Naventhan Ahrasan
