PETALING JAYA: Revellers can expect a wet and rainy weather in most parts of country until New Year’s Eve, especially those in the east coast states as well as in the north and east of Sabah.
According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), rain will be scattered throughout the country from Dec 27 until 31, due to the north-east wind in several areas, especially in the east coast states and parts of Sabah.
“States that will experience most rainfall are Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor and Sabah (Kudat and Sandakan districts),” it said in statement.
Malaysia is currently experiencing the annual north-east monsoon, from November until March.
It typically brings heavy rain, which causes floods in the east coast states and east Sarawak.
However, MetMalaysia pointed out that the presence of Tropical Storm Tembin, which hit southern Philippines, is expected to bring slightly lower rainfall in the peninsula, Sabah and Sarawak today and tomorrow.
In a separate statement on its Facebook page, the department issued bad weather advisories with heavy rain expected in Sabah – Papar, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu and Tuaran districts, Pedalaman (Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, and Sipitang districts), Limbang in Sarawak, and Labuan.
Heavy rain and strong winds are also expected in Sabah – Kota Belud, Pedalaman (Tenom, Keningau and Tambunan districts), Miri in Sarawak, Pahang – Kuantan, Pekan, Rompin, Maran and Bera districts, and Johor – Mersing and Kota Tinggi.
MetMalaysia also predicted bad weather in Sabah (Kudat and Sandakan), Kelantan and Terengganu.
The department is also calling on the public to check regular weather updates through its mobile app MyCuaca, especially during the current wet season.
“The public can also receive weather warnings through the app,” it said, adding the public can also log on to www.met.gov.my for more information.
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