PUTRAJAYA, Oct 6 — The monsoon transition phase is expected to begin on October 9 and continue until late October, marking the end of the South-west Monsoon, which began on May 14.
Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said in a statement today that during this phase, the country will experience weak winds blowing from various directions, which are conducive to the formation of thunderstorm clouds.
“This situation typically brings heavy rain and lightning accompanied by strong winds over a short period, particularly during the afternoon and early evening in most areas in the west and interior of the Peninsula, as well as western Sabah and Sarawak.
