KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): The monsoon transition phase is expected to begin on Sunday, March 29, and continue until May, leading to thunderstorms and heavy rains accompanied by strong winds in most areas in a short spell. He said the phase would continue until May, marking the end of the 2025/2026 Northeast Monsoon, which began on Nov 13 last year. He said during that period, the country would receive weak winds from various directions which could potentially encourage the formation of thunderstorm clouds. “This condition usually leads to heavy rains accompanied by strong winds in a short period of time, especially in the evening and early night,” he said in a statement on Wednesday. For further enquiries, the public can contact the department's hotline at 1-300-22-1638.

Source: The Edge Markets March 25, 2026 08:31 UTC