Monsoon transition phase to begin Thursday – MetMalaysia



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Malaysia is expected to go through the monsoon transition phase starting Thursday (September 24), which will bring thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in a short period of time. – Photo by Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR (September 22): Malaysia is expected to go through the monsoon transition phase starting Thursday (September 24), which will bring thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in a short period of time.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) in a statement today said that these weather conditions also have the potential to cause flash floods and damage to unstable infrastructure.

“During the monsoon transition phase, these weather conditions would occur in the evenings and early nights in most states on the west coast and inland peninsula, the west coast of Sabah, and the western and central parts of Sarawak.” the statement said. .

The monsoon transition phase is expected to last until early November.

MetMalaysia said the beginning of the phase marked the end of the southwest monsoon that began on May 18 this year.

“During this period, the country will experience weak monsoon winds from various directions that favor the formation of cumulonimbus clouds,” he said.

The public is advised to be vigilant during the monsoon transition phase and to always pay attention to the weather forecasts and warnings issued by MetMalaysia through its website, the myCuaca mobile application, social media, the RakanMet portal. – Bernama








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