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MetMalaysia issued a forecast that thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected across most states and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur until 9pm today. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

The phase would continue until May, marking the end of the 2025/2026 Northeast Monsoon which began on Nov 13 last year. - Bernama file photo

The department also has forecast hot weather and a lack of rain in most areas in Peninsular Malaysia, especially in the northern region and interior till the end of March. - Bernama photo

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to affect parts of Pahang, Johor and Sarawak until 4pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia). Photo - Pixabay

A similar warning was also issued for Negeri Sembilan involving Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah, Rembau and Tampin; Melaka and Johor involving Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru. - Bernama file photo

The same alert was issued for Melaka and also Negeri Sembilan, involving Jelebu, Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah and Rembau. - Bernama file photo

Thunderstorms and rain are forecast for most states in Peninsular Malaysia, the east coast of Sabah and several areas in Sarawak on the first day of the Chinese New Year tomorrow, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). Photo - Pixabay

A policeman cast his early votes for the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election and the Lamag state by-election at the Kinabatangan District Police Headquarters on Jan 20. Bernama FILE PIX

Chilean soldiers patrol among the damage after a wildfire in Concepcion, Chile on Jan 18, 2026. - (Photo by RAUL BRAVO / AFP)

Heavy rain in parts of Selangor this afternoon (Dec 30) caused flash flooding along the New Pantai Expressway (NPE), says Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM). Photo: LLM