马来西亚在地理上位于环太平洋火山带之外,相对未曾受到任何严重的破坏。然而该国易受自然气候灾害的影响,包括洪水、森林火灾、海啸、气旋风暴、滑坡、地震活动、流行病和烟霾(本地和跨境)。此外,近年来,由于气候变化,该国遭受了一系列与气候有关的灾害的风险。极端天气的发生越来越频繁,强度也越来越大。马来西亚自然灾害对基础设施、住房、灌溉系统、桥梁、道路和农田造成严重破坏。
Malaysia is geographically located outside the Pacific Rim volcanic belt and has not been seriously damaged. However, the country is vulnerable to natural climate disasters, including floods, forest fires, tsunamis, cyclones, storms, landslides, seismicity Epidemics and smog (local and cross-border). In addition, in recent years, the country has been at risk of a series of climate related disasters due to climate change. Extreme weather has become more and more frequent and intense. Natural disasters in Malaysia have caused serious damage to infrastructure, housing, irrigation system, bridges, roads and farmland.