LANGKAWI has recorded a period of 38 days without rain since December 31, making it the longest dry period in the country so far this year.
Director-General of the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia), Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip, said the situation was in line with the usual weather pattern that often occurs in the northern states of the Peninsula during the end of the Northeast Monsoon.
“Based on previous MetMalaysia observation records, the longest period of days without rain was 77 days recorded in the northern states of the Peninsula in 1979 to 1980 and 2004 to 2005.
“So far this year, the longest period recorded is 38 days since December 31, 2025, which occurred in Langkawi,” he said when contacted by BuletinTV3 today.
Dr Mohd Hisham said that the rain that has hit several areas in Peninsular Malaysia recently is expected to decrease starting tomorrow, while no rain was recorded in the northern states of the Peninsula during the period in question.
“Based on the country's temperature observation records, hot weather usually occurs between February and June every year, especially in the northern states of the Peninsula involving Perlis, Kedah and Penang.
“Despite the prolonged dry period of in Langkawi, no hot spots have been recorded so far based on the report of the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC).
“This dry weather condition is expected to continue until the end of the Northeast Monsoon season in mid-to-late March,” he said.
Previously, the media reported that the hot weather and drought phenomenon currently affecting Kedah has caused concern following the absence of rain for almost two months.
This phenomenon is classified by MetMalaysia as generally known as a heat wave when the daily maximum temperature exceeds 37 degrees Celsius for three consecutive days.
Four districts in Kedah, such as Baling, Kulim, Kuala Muda, and Bandar Bahru, are categorised under Level 1 (alert) because they recorded temperatures between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius. – February 7, 2026
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