Thunderstorms, heavy rain likely in Peninsula from Nov 15 to 17

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in most Peninsular Malaysia states from Nov 15 to 17, MetMalaysia said, citing a convergence of winds.

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in most states in Peninsular Malaysia from Nov 15 to 17, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

Its director-general, Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip, said this was based on an analysis of the latest weather forecast models, which indicated that a convergence of winds was expected during the period.

“This situation could bring thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds over a longer duration in most states in Peninsular Malaysia,” he said in a statement posted on MetMalaysia’s Facebook page.