MetMalaysia: Current weather not extreme

KUALA LUMPUR: Heavy rain and thunderstorm hitting most parts of the west coast of the peninsula is not an extraordinary or extreme weather phenomenon, says Department of Meteorology Malaysia.

Its director-general Jailan Simon said the condition was due to the monsoon transition phase which usually caused heavy rain and thunderstorm over a short period in the evening or early part of the night.

“This happens each year. Besides lightning and thunder, sometimes it also brings strong winds which could cause damage to buildings or uproot trees.