Flash floods are occurring in several states due to heavy rain and thunderstorms as the country undergoes the monsoon transition phase that is expected to last till November.
Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Helmi Abdullah said during the monsoon transition phase, the region will receive weak winds from various directions involving the West Coast and interiors of the Peninsular Malaysia, west coast of Sabah as well as west and central areas of Sarawak.
“Usually, the monsoon transition phase occurs from mid-September to Novemeber before the Northeast Monsoon begins, and this situation causes thunderstorms and heavy rain with strong winds in the evening to early night in addition to tornadoes and hail,” he told Bernama today.
“The weather pattern has the potential to cause flash floods, landslides, water surges, falling trees, lightning strikes and damage to unstable structures.”
Helmi adivsed the public to be alert and careful by taking shelter inside houses or buildings, and parking vehicles in safe areas, staying away from electrical conductor rods and tall structures as well as reservoirs during thunderstorms.
At the same time, he said most of the country’s waters are safe and calm to carry out activities at sea, however, the public is advised to be cautious and check with MetMalaysia if they want to carry out any activities at sea.
Source: BERNAMA News Agency