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...

QuickCheck: Has Malaysia ever had a white Christmas?

IN OUR country known for its tropical climate, the idea of a white Christmas might seem like a distant dream. Yet, Malaysia has witnessed snowfall, albeit in unusual circumstances, that has left many curious about this rare phenomenon. So, is it true that Malaysia has ever experienced a white Christmas? Verdict: FALSE Malaysia, celebrated for its warm, tropical climate, has...

QuickCheck: Has Malaysia ever had a white Christmas?

IN OUR country known for its tropical climate, the idea of a white Christmas might seem like a distant dream. Yet, Malaysia has witnessed snowfall, albeit in unusual circumstances, that has left many curious about this rare phenomenon. So, is it true that Malaysia has ever experienced a white Christmas? Verdict: FALSE Malaysia, celebrated for its warm, tropical climate, has...

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 to hit 10 states, including Penang and Selangor

PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms have been forecast in the afternoon for 10 states in Malaysia, including Penang and Selangor on Thursday (Oct 9). According to an advisory issued by the Meteorological Department at 12.40pm, thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected for the entire state of Perlis and Melaka. Other areas expected to see storms are Kedah...

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for seven states

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain in seven states until 6pm on Monday (Oct 7). In a statement released, MetMalaysia forecast that adverse weather conditions would affect a large part of Sabah, including areas such as Tambunan, Papar, Putatan, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Ranau, Tawau, Sandakan,...

Fire Dept received 2,575 reports of fallen trees nationwide since January

PUTRAJAYA: The Fire and Rescue Department has received 2,575 emergency calls about fallen trees nationwide since January. The department reported that Selangor had the highest number of cases with 441, followed by Perak with 321 and Sarawak with 264 between Jan and July. "A total of eight victims were killed, 27 suffered various injuries, and 37 others...

30 dead, dozens missing after torrential rain in central China

BEIJING: Torrential rains in China have killed at least 30 people and left dozens more missing, state media said on Thursday (Aug 1), as the country grinds through another summer of extreme weather. Confirmation of the deaths came the same day that weather authorities said July was China's hottest month since records began six decades ago. China...

Tornado kills one, injures 79 in China

BEIJING:A tornado that ripped through a town in eastern China on Friday (July 5) killed one person and injured 79, local authorities said. Images posted on social media networks showed extensive damage after the tornado struck mid-afternoon in Dongming county, 530km (330 miles) south of Beijing in Shandong province, the local emergency management bureau said in...

Over 340 new dengue cases reported from May 5-11

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 343 new cases of dengue fever were reported in the 19th Epidemiological Week (ME19) from May 5-11, taking the total number of cases to 2,338 compared to 1,995 the previous week. Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said one death due to dengue fever complications was recorded during that period. He...