TRENDS IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA RAINFALL DURING THE SOUTHWEST MONSOON USING DEGREE OF RAINFALL AMOUNT (DORA)
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Abstract
Rainfall distribution patterns and the total amount of rainfall days are important in relation to the effects such as haze, drought, and forest fire during the Southwest Monsoon, which is a dry season in Peninsular Malaysia that starts from late May to September. This research identifies the rainfall distribution pattern and categorizes the rainfall distribution in Peninsular Malaysia during the Southwest Monsoon. By using DORA software, the total amount of rainfall days during the Southwest Monsoon was found to be the lowest in June and highest in August. The Northwest region of Peninsular Malaysia had the lowest total amount of rainfall days compared to other regions. The month of August was found to be prone to occurrence of haze, drought, and forest fire especially in the Southwest region of Peninsular Malaysia. This research provides information on the rainfall distribution pattern and its effects during Southwest Monsoon in Peninsular Malaysia so that mitigation measures can be taken before any disaster happens.
