Brace for thunderstorms in west coast states

Brace for thunderstorms in west coast states

Weatherman says the monsoon transition phase will last until mid-May.

It has already started pouring in west coast states and the change in weather conditions has the potential to cause flash floods and damage to unstable infrastructure.
KUALA LUMPUR:
The monsoon transition phase starting March 16 until mid-May is expected to bring along thunderstorms and strong winds in a short period of time, especially in the evening, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

MetMalaysia director-general Jailan Simon said the weather conditions were expected to occur in most west coast states and the interior of the peninsula, west coast of Sabah as well as western and central parts of Sarawak.

He said the beginning of the phase marked the end of the northeast monsoon, which began on Nov 11 last year.

“These weather conditions have the potential to cause flash floods and damage to unstable infrastructure,” he said in a statement here today.

The public is advised to be more vigilant during this period and to always take heed of the weather forecasts and warnings issued by MetMalaysia.

The latest weather information is available on MetMalaysia’s official website, myCuaca mobile app, social media or hotline at 1-300-22-1638.

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