Singapore is raining daily, and it’s similar in Malaysia.
In fact, over in Malaysia, it is much more serious: over 140,000 people have been evacuated to 713 temporary shelters due to severe flooding across nine states.
Kelantan is the hardest-hit state, accounting for more than 63% of the evacuees, followed by Terengganu. At least four fatalities have been reported in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Sarawak. The government has mobilized over 83,000 personnel, along with rescue boats, four-wheel-drive vehicles, and helicopters, to aid affected communities.
Continuous heavy rainfall is forecasted for Kelantan, Terengganu, and Perak, which could worsen the situation in the coming days.
The rain in Malaysia has also affected Singapore.
Heavy Rain in M’sia Could Have Caused Prices of Food in S’pore to Increase
The severe rainfall in Malaysia has cut vegetable supplies to Singapore by half, with prices jumping about 50%.
Malaysian farmers warn that December’s harvest could drop by another 20%.
According to 8World News, vegetable sellers at Chinatown Complex Market report that while they currently have enough stock, Malaysian vegetable supplies have dropped sharply in the past week.
Specific vegetables like spinach and water spinach saw supply drops of over 70%, while bitter gourd and string beans cost nearly 50% more.
“This year’s situation is worse. We had to throw away lots of vegetables this morning because they rotted from the rain,” one vendor said.
Vendors are turning to alternative sources like China and Thailand to maintain their supply.
In Cameron Highlands, it’s reported that recent heavy rains could reduce overall production by 10% to 20%.
Fruit vendors note that papayas, pineapples, and watermelons spoil more easily during rainy weather, limiting storage time for customers. Market activity has slowed during the rainy season, leading vendors to order less stock.
For seafood, wholesalers report that Malaysian fish and prawn supplies remain stable in both quantity and price, supported by both wild-caught seafood and fish farms.
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