Tag - MetMalaysia

MetMalaysia says second heavy rain episode has ended

SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) says the second episode of continuous heavy rain affecting the country ended between 26 and 30 November 2024, following the first episode from 19 to 22 November. Sinar Harian reported that MetMalaysia Director-General Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said that the latest weather model analysis shows no significant monsoon...

Thunderstorm warning issued for Selangor, Putrajaya

PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected over some states, including Selangor and Putrajaya. In an advisory issued by the Meteorological Department at 12.50pm on Monday (Dec 2), thunderstorms are forecast for Selangor (Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Klang, Petaling, Kuala Langat and Sepang), and Putrajaya Also seeing rains are Pahang (Pekan and Rompin), Negri...

Floods: 32 federal, state roads closed in Terengganu

BANDAR PERMAISURI: A total of 32 roads federal and state roads in Terengganu have been closed as of 10am Thursday (Nov 28) due to worsening flood conditions. The Terengganu Public Works Department (JKR) in a report Thursday announced that all the roads were completely closed to all vehicles after being flooded to a depth of more...

Over 21,000 flood victims affected by floods in six states, highest in Kelantan

KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation in Kelantan and Terengganu has worsened, with the number of evacuees rising, and additional temporary evacuation centres being opened, as of 8pm on Wednesday evening (Nov 27). Kedah and Perlis became the latest states to be hit by floods today, while the situation in Perak and Johor remains unchanged. In KELANTAN, the number...

Thunderstorms, strong winds expected over west coast of peninsula until 9pm

PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected over parts of Peninsula Malaysia, including Selangor, Penang and Putrajaya. In an advisory issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) at 6.50pm on Wednesday (Nov 20), the areas affected are the entire states of Penang, Perak and Melaka. Other areas are Selangor (Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Klang,...

Severe continuous rain warning for Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang until Nov 23

KUALA LUMPUR: MetMalaysia has issued a severe continuous rain warning for Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang until Nov 23. In a statement, MetMalaysia said that the affected areas in Kelantan are Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Puteh, Kuala Krai, and Jerantut, Kuantan, Pekan, and Rompin in Pahang. It also issued a yellow...

Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in eight states until noon

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected to affect eight states until noon on Monday (Nov 11) according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). In a warning issued at 8.40 am, MetMalaysia said that the areas affected include all of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, as well as several districts in Selangor, namely Kuala...

Thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong winds expected in KL, Labuan, seven states, says MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecast thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Terengganu and six other states until 7pm on Tuesday. In a statement issued at 3.25pm, MetMalaysia said the areas expected to be affected include parts of Kedah, covering Padang Terap, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling and...

Tropical Storm Trami lashes Sabah with continuous rain, strong winds

KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an advisory on Tropical Storm Trami, which was detected 1,281 kilometres (km) northeast of Kudat, causing continuous rain and strong winds in Sabah. MetMalaysia in a statement on Wednesday (Oct 23) said that the tropical storm was located at latitude 15.7 north and longitude 124.4 east, about...

Yellow alert issued for continuous rain in Kota Kinabalu and west Sabah

PETALING JAYA: A yellow alert warning for continuous rain has been issued for parts of Sabah, including the west coast and its capital Kota Kinabalu. The warning issued by the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) is for Wednesday (Oct 23) to Friday (Oct 25). The advisory was issued at 9.45am on Monday (Oct 21). The areas affected are the Inland...