MetMalaysia also expects four to six episodes of heavy rains to occur during the northeast monsoon season from early November till March next year. Muhammad Helmi said that throughout the northeast monsoon season, the east coast states are expected to receive slightly above average rainfall in November and December, while other states are expected to receive average rainfall. According to him, the monsoon season is expected to bring more rain to Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang in November and December, while Johor, Sabah and Sarawak will experience more rainfall from December to January next year. "In November, the estimated total rainfall is expected to exceed 600mm in Kelantan and Terengganu, while for Pahang it will be between 200mm and 400mm. "In December, Kelantan and Terengganu are expected to receive more than 600mm of rain, while Pahang is expected to receive between 300mm and 600mm,” he added.

Source: The Star September 03, 2021 09:56 UTC