The Malaysian Meteorological Department on Monday forecast a wind convergence in the worst-hit states of Kelantan and Terengganu from Dec 3 to 4, which it said would potentially bring thunderstorms and heavy rains during the period.
This would be followed by a monsoon surge from Dec 8 to 14 across the Malaysian peninsular, it said.
The floods have destroyed homes, led to the suspension of rail links, and left businesses and farmers reeling, with more than 38,000 hectares of paddy fields damaged in major rice-producing areas in Malaysia.
Meanwhile, in southern Thailand, 434,000 households remain affected, the country’s interior ministry said in a statement on Monday, down by about 100,000 from the weekend.
Source: CNA
