Impact of SRM on Hydro-climatic Extremes in Malaysia
Host institution Universiti Sains Malaysia
Grant year 2023
Project summary
Climate change is increasing the risk of floods and droughts, leading to huge losses for economies and populations. In Malaysia, extreme precipitation from mid-December 2021 to early 2022 led to devastating flooding, killing more than 50 people, affecting more than 125,000 people, and resulting in financial losses of nearly US$1.5 billion. Similarly, prolonged dry spells have caused serious damage to the agricultural and water sectors. How might the deployment of SRM affect these trends? A team led by Dr Mou Leong Tan, of the Universiti Sains Malaysia, will evaluate its potential impact in the Muda River Basin (MRB), which supplies vital freshwater to the northern states in Peninsular Malaysia. The findings will be disseminated to local government agencies and civil society, and will enable four early career scientists, including a final year Ph.D. student, fully engage with SRM research in Malaysia.
