More flash floods expected as monsoon transition begins next week

Malaysia will experience a transitional phase of the monsoon beginning Monday (March 14) until mid-May, thus marking the end of the Northeast Monsoon that began on Nov 3 last year.

Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general, Muhammad Helmi Abdullah said during the monsoon transition phase, the region will receive weak winds from various directions that are very conducive for thunderstorms, leading to short episodes of heavy rains and strong winds...