KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 – The Northeast Monsoon, commonly referred to as the monsoon season in Malaysia, is expected to start on Nov 5 and will continue until March 2025.
Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said that, during this period, the country can expect between five and seven episodes of heavy rainfall.
“During the initial phase of the Northeast Monsoon, from November to December 2024, heavy rain episodes are expected to occur in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, Sarawak, and Sabah.
“From January to February 2025, the states most likely to experience heavy rainfall will include Pahang, Johor, Sarawak, and Sabah,” he said in a statement.
However, he cautioned that if the prevailing monsoon is particularly strong and coincides with a low-pressure weather system, other states may also experience periods of heavy rain.
He said continuous heavy rainfall over several days could lead to flooding in low-lying areas and near the river.
Mohd Hisham cautioned that, if persistent heavy rain coincides with high tides and storm surges, the risk of flooding could escalate significantly.
