He said among the main factors influencing the occurrence of extreme weather were wind direction and speed, as well as wind convergence in a particular area. "The alert level indicates a potential risk of extreme weather that still requires serious attention from the public. "Although the monsoon is expected to end in March, the presence of monsoon surges that bring heavy rainfall can occur at any time and requires continuous monitoring," he said. Ambun also said MetMalaysia conducted 24-hour weather monitoring and would issue early warnings as soon as signs of monsoon surges were detected. He advised the public to always obtain the latest weather information from official MetMalaysia sources and to comply with authorities' instructions, including evacuation orders, to reduce safety risks during extreme weather events.

Source: The Star January 07, 2026 14:35 UTC