KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged the public to stay vigilant and prioritise safety as the 2026/2027 Northeast Monsoon is expected to begin today.
He said the monsoon, expected to persist until March 2027, could bring prolonged heavy rainfall, flooding and rough seas, threatening residents’ safety, particularly in vulnerable areas.
He said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) forecasts indicated that three to five episodes of prolonged heavy rainfall could occur between November 2026 and January 2027.
“This could increase the risk of flooding, particularly in areas near rivers and low-lying areas,” he said in a Facebook post today.
