Hydraulics and Hydrology Research Group, UTM

FKA Delegation Visits Fudan University and Attends Shanghai Forum 2026, China

On Wednesday, 22 April 2026, a delegation from the Department of Water and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering (FKA), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), visited the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at Fudan University in Shanghai, China. The visit aimed to explore and initiate potential research collaborations between UTM and Fudan University in the areas of climate change and environmental engineering. The delegation included academic staff and researchers from FKA, with representation from the Hydraulics and Hydrology Research Group (HHRG) by Dr. Ponselvi Jeevaragagam.

The delegation also attended the Shanghai Forum 2026, held on 24 and 25 April 2026 at the Hyatt On The Bund Shanghai and Fudan University. The sub-forum titled “AI for Sustainable Urban System and Climate Resilience (AISUS+): AI Empowering Urban Sustainable Development and Resilience Building” gathered international scholars and researchers to discuss the role of emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), in addressing global challenges such as air pollution. Kuala Lumpur was represented as a potential candidate and observer city to join the AISUS+ initiative, reflecting UTM’s strong commitment to global research engagement.

This initiative marks an important milestone in strengthening academic and research collaboration between Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Fudan University.

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The states include Perak (Bagan Datuk and Hilir Perak), Pahang (Maran, Kuantan, Bera, Pekan and Rompin), Selangor (Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Klang, Kuala Langat and Sepang), and Negri Sembilan (Port Dickson).

Thunderstorm warning for seven states until 1pm KUALA LUMPUR: Seven states have been warned to expect thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds until 1pm on Friday (April 17).

The warning was issued due to signs of thunderstorms with rainfall exceeding 20 millimetres per hour, either occurring or expected to continue for more than one hour

Thunderstorm warning issued for Kedah, Penang, Perak and Selangor | New Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for several areas in Kedah, Penang, Perak and Selangor, with the alert expected to last until 10am today.

Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and limit outdoor activities between 11am and 4pm, when the sun is at its peak

Monitor early signs of heatstroke, public told | New Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR: The public, particularly vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses, have been advised to monitor for early signs of heatstroke during the current hot spell.

🎉 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Nor Eliza Alias, and the entire project team for successfully securing a consultancy project funded by TNB Research! 👏

We are incredibly proud of this achievement!

Project title : DEVELOPMENT OF CLIMATE RESILIENCE FRAMEWORK FOR TNB DISTRIBUTION NETWORK (RM 395,323.651)

Congratulations also to all the dedicated project members, including Gs. Sr. Ts. Dr. Mohd Radhie Bin Mohd Salleh from HHRG!

Wishing everyone a blessed and meaningful Thaipusam. May this meaningful day bring peace, strength, and blessings.

Happy Thaipusam!🙏🕉️

வாழ்க வெல்க! தைப்பூச நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்!

HHRG successfully conducted its 4th Seminar Series on 20 January 2026. In conjunction with this, a small get-together was organized to celebrate our postgraduate students who have successfully passed their viva examinations this semester. Congratulations to all, and well done on this important milestone.

📢 Perkongsian Video Menarik | HHRG

Jom tonton dan sokong perkongsian ilmu oleh Prof. Dr. Zulkifli bin Yusop, ahli HHRG, melalui video ini 👇

Impact of Future Floods: The cost of not doing anything.

🎥 https://youtu.be/jl61TInnrvM?si=4ZNyxkL9OMu0_ufk

Semoga bermanfaat dan memberi inspirasi kepada semua.

Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM

Impact of Future Floods: The Cost of Not Doing Anything | FAScinate™ Professor Dr Zulkifli Yusop FASc is a professor of environmental hydrology at UTM. He specialises in integrated river basin management and sustainable water ...

Severe continuous heavy rain is expected to occur in Kuching, Serian (Serian) and Samarahan, while the alert level is in Serian (Tebedu), Sri Aman and Betong.

MetMalaysia: Warning of severe and alert level continuous rain in Sarawak | New Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR: The Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe and alert continuous rain warning in several areas in Sarawak starting today until tomorrow.