KUALA LUMPUR – The monsoon transition phase is expected to begin on Thursday (March 23) and continue until mid-May, marking the end of the Northeast Monsoon which began on November 7 last year.
Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) Director-General Muhammad Helmi Abdullah, in a statement, said during this phase, the country will receive weak winds from various directions – forming thunderstorms that usually bring short periods of heavy rain and strong winds.
“This normally happens in the afternoon and late evening in most areas on the west coast and interiors of the peninsula, western Sabah, as well as central Sarawak. These conditions have the potential of causing flash floods and damage to unstable structures,” he said.
Helmi advised the public to be more vigilant during this period besides always keeping updated with the weather forecasts and warnings issued via MetMalaysia’s official website, the myCuaca app, and social media platforms.
The public can also call MetMalaysia’s hotline at 1-300-22-1638 for further enquiries. – Bernama, March 20, 2023
