If you’ve lived in Malaysia long enough, you’ll know the drill:

We’re about to enter the monsoon season!

At the end of 2025 to early next year, Malaysia is expected to encounter a short La Niña phenomenon.

What Is La Niña?

La Niña is a natural weather pattern that occurs when the ocean water near the equatorial Pacific Ocean becomes colder than usual.

For Malaysia, we can expect heavier rainfall, increased flood risk and slightly cooler temperatures.

Here are eight essential items you can prepare for the La Niña season.

1. Food Stocks

When La Niña hits, it usually means more rain and occasional floods in some areas.

That’s why it’s good to have a small stock of food at home, just in case.

Here are some foods you can stock up on:

• Ready-to-eat food

• Non-perishable food

• Canned food

• Dried fruits

• Energy bars or cereals

2. Clean Water

To keep you hydrated during the wet season, prepare this beforehand:

• Bottled water with a minimum three-day supply per person

• Store water in a tank or containers for emergency use

3. First-Aid Kit

Another essential is the first-aid kit. It’s a must-have kit for every household, La Niña or not!

Be sure to have these items in your first-aid kit:

• Bandages and plasters

• Antiseptic wipes

• Pain relievers

• Adhesive tape

• Gloves

• Thermometer

4. Prescription Medications

If you live with an elderly person, make sure to check up on their medications, such as:

• Personal medications, especially for chronic illnesses patients

• Paracetamol

• Cough, flu medications and pain killers

5. Hygiene Products

Heavy rain can make it harder to head out or for stores to restock quickly, and sometimes even cause short power or water interruptions.

Having a few extras of these products at home can make things a little easier for you:

• Soap

• Toothbrush and toothpaste

• Feminine hygiene products

• Toilet paper

6. Important Documents

If you have important documents, such as a birth certificate or vehicle ownership certificate, lying around with no protection, it’s time to change that!

Here’s what to do to keep your documents safe:

• Store original documents in a waterproof case

• Digitise them and keep backups on a USB drive or cloud storage

7. Baby Essentials

Got a little one at home? It’s always good to have a few extras ready!

Here are some items you may want to stock up on:

• Formula milk

• Diapers

• Baby wipes

• Rash cream

• Baby wash

• Baby food

• Blankets

8. Pet Essentials

Don’t leave your furry friends hanging! They deserve safety and care, too.

Prepare an extra of:

• Pet food

• Clean drinking water

• Any necessary medicines

Need Help Getting The Supplies? Lalamove’s Got You

With a little preparation for the La Niña season, you can go through it feeling a little more at ease. 

With Lalamove, we’ll deliver your essential items right to your doorstep, rain or shine.