PETALING JAYA: A monsoon surge is forecasted to enter Malaysia’s region for five days at the start of next year, potentially bringing heavy rain and choppy seas, says the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
Sarawak in particular is expected to receive continuous heavy rain due to the forecasted monsoon surge, according to MetMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip.
“Analysis of weather forecast models indicates that a monsoon surge is expected to enter the country’s region from January 1 to 5, 2026.
“This situation has the potential to bring continuous heavy rain to Sarawak, as well as strong winds and rough seas in the South China Sea during the period,” he said in a Facebook statement on Monday (Dec 29).
During this time, the public is advised to refer to MetMalaysia's website at www.met.gov.my and its various social media platforms, or use its myCuaca application for the latest and verified information on upcoming or ongoing weather events.
In a separate update, MetMalaysia issued a Category Three warning for strong winds and rough seas in the north-eastern waters of Condore and north-western Reef North until Friday (Jan 2), with wind speeds exceeding 60kph and waves higher than 4.5m, Bernama reports.
"These conditions are dangerous for all coastal and maritime activities, including offshore oil platform operations," it said.
MetMalaysia also issued a Category One warning for strong winds and rough seas in the south-eastern waters of Samui, Tioman, northern Bunguran, south-eastern and northern Reef North, Layang-Layang, and western Palawan, also until Friday.
Winds of 40kph to 50kph, with waves reaching up to 3.5m, are expected in these areas, posing dangers to small boats as well as marine recreational and sports activities.
