PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms with heavy rain and powerful winds have been forecast to hit states on the west coast and inside of the Peninsula, western Sabah and western and central Sarawak over the next few days.
In an announcement Friday (March 11), the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) mentioned the storms would normally happen within the afternoon and early night.
It additionally suggested the general public to all the time be vigilant in case of flash floods.
It mentioned the area was experiencing a monsoon transition phase from March 14 till the center of May.
The starting of this phase alerts the top of the north-east monsoon season which started on Nov 3.
“During this transition period, the region will receive weak winds from various directions which are very suitable for thunderstorms that usually bring heavy rain and strong winds in a short period of time,” the assertion learn.
To get up to date climate forecasts and warnings issued by MetMalaysia, the general public might refer to the company’s web site (pls hyperlink “web site” to: https://www.met.gov.my/), myCuaca cell utility and its official social media platforms.
They can even name the division’s hotline at 1-300-22-1638 for additional enquiries.
