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Malaysia's meteorological authority has warned of severe thunderstorms, torrential rain and powerful winds across nine states and the federal territory of Labuan, with conditions expected to persist until evening.
Malaysia's meteorological authority has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and strong winds affecting the Federal Territories and numerous districts nationwide until 9pm today, with particular attention needed across Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia.
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Malaysia faces an extended El Niño phenomenon expected to persist until early 2027, bringing hotter and drier conditions. Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid has advised the public to prepare for potential water shortages, forest fires, and haze during the Southwest Monsoon season.