Malaysia should remain vigilant for earthquakes, say experts

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians should remain vigilant for earthquakes even though it is outside the Pacific Ring of Fire, says an expert. Institute of Geology Malaysia president Abd Rasid Jaapar said that while Malaysia is not situated along the collision zone of major tectonic plates - reducing the risk of major earthquakes - several minor tremors have...

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for KL and six states

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Kuala Lumpur and six other states until 3pm on Thursday (March 27), says the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). In a statement on Thursday, it said that the affected states are Perli, Kedah (Langkawi, Kubang Pasu and Bandar Baharu), Penang, Selangor (Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Gombak,...

Tremors felt in Malaysia after quake strikes off North Sumatra

KUALA LUMPUR: Tremors were felt in Malaysia after a moderate earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck off the west coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia at 6.22am on Tuesday (March 18) The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement, reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres (km) and was located 41 km...

Storm warning: Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected over six states until 4pm

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather warning, saying that thunderstorms and heavy rain have been forecast in six states until 4pm on Thursday (March 13). In a statement on Thursday, MetMalaysia said the areas affected are Kelantan (Machang and Kuala Krai) as well as Terengganu (Besut, Setiu and Kemaman). Aside from that,...

MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms and strong winds expected in six states

PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds have been forecast for Selangor, Perak, Johor and Kuala Lumpur. In an advisory issued by the Meteorological Department at 9am on Thursday (March 6), thunderstorms are expected over the state of Perak, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor and Kuala Lumpur. Also affected are Perak (Hilir Perak), Selangor (Sabak Bernam,...

Continuous rain across Johor today, says MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecast continuous rain in six Johor districts on Monday (Jan 13). Based on a weather alert issued at 8.30 am, the affected areas are Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi, and Johor Bahru. The public is advised to stay updated on the latest weather information through MetMalaysia's official website,...

MetMalaysia warns of danger-level continuous rain in Pahang, Johor until Jan 12

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a continuous rain warning for Pahang, Johor and several other states until Sunday (Jan 12). In a statement on Friday (Jan 10), MetMalaysia said danger-level continuous torrential rain is expected over the states of Pahang (Rompin) and Johor (Batu Pahat, Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and...

Thunderstorm warnings issued for several states

PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms, heavy rains and strong winds are expected over the states of Selangor (Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat and Sepang). Other states are Federal Territory, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor (Tangkak, Muar, Batu Pahat and Pontian). ALSO READ: MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warnings for eight states. Also affected are...

Floods expected to hit 37 villages in Kuala Krai from Tuesday, warns DID

KOTA BARU: Floods are expected to hit nearly 37 villages near Sungai Kelantan, Sungai Nal, Sungai Pahi, Sungai Lebir, Sungai Durian, Sungai Pergau, Sungai Salor and Sungai Tebing in Kuala Krai from Tuesday (Dec 17) to Wednesday. The Irrigation and Drainage Department issued the warning following the alert-level continuous rain forecast by the Malaysian Meteorological Department...

Next monsoon surge from Dec 16 to 20, says MetMalaysia

PETALING JAYA: The next monsoon surge for Malaysia is expected to take place from Monday to Friday (Dec 16 to 20), says the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). In an advisory issued on Thursday (Dec 12), it said this could cause continuous rain on the east coast of the peninsula. Also expected to see continuous rain during this...