PETALING JAYA: Hot and dry weather around the country is expected to cool down with heavy rains expected to follow with the start of the monsoon transition period at the end of March.

Malaysian Meteorological Department’s (MetMalaysia) director-general Muhammad Helmi Abdullah said the transition period, which was expected to begin on March 29, was expected to last until May.

This would mark the end of the Northeast Monsoon season that began on Nov 11 last year.

"During this period, various regions of the country are expected to receive weak winds from multiple directions which are conducive to the occurrence of thunderstorms.

"This will usually bring about heavy rains and strong winds with the potential of causing flash floods, toppling of trees and damage to unsecured structures," he said in a statement on Monday (March 25).

On a positive note, he added that the country was expected to fully recover from the effects of hot weather by mid-April.

"People are advised to be extra vigilant during this period and always be aware of weather forecasts and warnings issued by MetMalaysia through our social media channels."

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/25/weather-to-cool-down-by-end-march-as-monsoon-transition-period-approaches-says-metmalaysia