Brace for flash floods, thunderstorms until mid-May, says Tuan Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians have been warned to be prepared for flash floods due to more thunderstorms and strong winds during the monsoon transitional phase from now until mid-May, says Environment and Water Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

The monsoon transitional phase from March 14 until May 15 signals the end of the northern monsoon that started on Nov 3, 2021, but brings thunderstorms with heavy rain and strong winds within a short period of time, between one to three hours, said Tuan Ibrahim.