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Hot and dry conditions to persist across Peninsular Malaysia until end of January

Prolonged hot and dry weather is expected to continue affecting large parts of Peninsular Malaysia, particularly the northern states, until the end of the month

Updated 5 months ago · Published on 25 Jan 2026 1:40PM

Hot and dry conditions to persist across Peninsular Malaysia until end of January
Eastern Malaysia may see thunderstorms and heavy rain as wind convergence develops, meteorologists say - January 25, 2026

HOT and dry weather conditions are expected to persist across much of Peninsular Malaysia, especially in the northern states, until January 31, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia).

METMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said the forecast was based on assessments from several weather prediction models currently in use by the department.

During the same period, a wind convergence system is expected to begin forming over Sabah, Labuan and Sarawak from January 29 through January 31.

“This phenomenon has the potential to trigger thunderstorms accompanied by heavy and prolonged rainfall in the affected areas,” he said in a statement.

In light of the forecast, the public has been advised to regularly monitor the latest weather updates through METMalaysia’s official website, the department’s social media platforms and the myCuaca application to ensure that information received is accurate and reliable. - January 25, 2026

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