Penang's durian season is expected to last three months from June to August this year, a significant extension from the previous year's one-month duration, with an anticipated higher production than past years. The region has obtained an export license, allowing direct overseas sales of the fruit. However, unstable weather conditions caused by El Nino have affected durian growth in other states, leading to a substantial drop in production in Kelantan and a rise in durian prices.