A depleted cyclone Pabuk expected to hit northern region

GEORGE TOWN: The tropical cyclone, Pabuk, is now lashing Thailand and Vietnam, with Malaysia largely spared except for its northern region which is expected to be hit by its tailwinds.

Heavy rain is expected to occur over Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Perak, whereas heavy rain is expected to continue over Kelantan and Terengganu until Jan 4.