KUALA LUMPUR: The 2026/2027 Northeast Monsoon (MTL) is expected to begin on Oct 27 and continue until March next year, according to Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip.
He said between three and five episodes of continuous heavy rain were expected to affect the country during the initial phase of the monsoon, from November to January.
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He said the conditions could lead to flooding in low-lying areas and locations near rivers.
“Continuous strong northeasterly winds could also cause rough seas and rising sea levels in the South China Sea,” he said in a media statement today.
As the monsoon enters its final phase, from January to March 2027, Mohd Hisham said rainfall was expected to decrease, particularly in the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah.
He said these conditions would bring hot and dry weather, with the potential for more extreme heatwaves due to the ongoing Super El Niño phenomenon.
In this regard, he advised the public to remain prepared for changing weather conditions throughout the 2026/2027 Northeast Monsoon and to stay alert to weather information, advisories, forecasts and warnings issued by MetMalaysia.
Official information is available at www.met.gov.my, through the myCuaca mobile application and MetMalaysia’s official social media channels, or via its hotline at 1-300-22-1638.