Disaster preparedness

Malaysia increasingly faces floods, storms, landslides, heatwaves, and droughts. Floods are the most common disaster, becoming more frequent and severe as climate change alters precipitation patterns, leading to heavier rainfall.

Disaster preparedness can save lives, protect your family, and reduce fear during emergencies. By staying informed and following trusted disaster preparedness information, you are taking an important step to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Knowing what to do before, during, and after a disaster helps you act quickly and safely. You do not need to be afraid—being prepared brings confidence.

Follow updates from community leaders and trusted sources so you can stay ready and informed. Share this information with others in your community, because when one of us is prepared, all of us are safer. Preparedness is a shared responsibility.

Disaster and weather information sources (Malaysia)

MET Malaysia (Malaysian Meteorological Department)

MET Malaysia gives weather forecasts, climate updates, and early disaster warnings like floods or storms to help protect people, property, and support national preparedness.

NADMA (National Disaster Management Agency)

NADMA shares disaster alerts, safety tips, response updates, and educational content through its website, Facebook, and TikTok to raise awareness and support public preparedness.

Other key platforms

Flood information portal

Malaysia’s Flood Information Portal gives real-time updates on rainfall, river levels, flood warnings, road closures, and allows the public to report and monitor flood situations.

Flood information portal

JKR (public works department)

It provides real-time maps and information using GIS (Geographic Information System) technology to help the public and authorities monitor disasters such as floods, landslides, damaged roads, and bridges. Users can see which roads are closed, check the severity of the disaster, and find alternative safe routes for travel.

JKR website

National Welfare Department (JKM)

InfoBencanaJKM is the Social Welfare Department’s disaster portal and app offering real‑time data on relief centres (PPS), affected families and victims by disaster type (e.g., fires, floods), with national maps and statistics.

JKM website