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    • Monsoon expected to begin this week and continue until March next year, says MetMalaysia

    By on November 4, 2022

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    Putrajaya: Monsoon season is expected to begin in the northeast this week (on Nov 7) and continue until March next year, the Malaysian Meteorological Department warned yesterday.

    In a statement, it said the monsoon would likely see continuous heavy rain and strong northeasterly winds.

    “As in previous seasons, continuous heavy rain for several days might result in flooding in low-lying areas and near rivers.

    “If continuous heavy rain occurs at the same time as a high tide event, the risk of flooding might increase, ” it said.

    MetMalaysia also predictd high tide events from Nov 6 to 11, and 22 to 27; Dec 7 to 12, and 22 to 26; and Jan 6 to 10, and 21 to 25.

    “The public is advised to prepare for the monsoon season and to remain alert and follow the weather warnings issued by MetMalaysia,” the statement added.

     


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