MetMalaysia issues special National Day forecast with thunderstorms, rain and haze expected through the weekend

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a special weather forecast for the 2026 National Day celebration, predicting thunderstorms, heavy rain, and haze across various regions of Malaysia on August 31. States such as Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Johor are expected to experience thunderstorms in the morning, while Perak, Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan are forecast to have thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Rain is expected at night in Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan, while Perlis, Kedah, and Penang are forecast to remain clear throughout the day. Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan are anticipated to experience haze throughout the day. In Sabah, thunderstorms and rain are expected to hit the interior and Sandakan throughout the day, while Tawau is expected to experience thunderstorms in the morning and rain at night.

The west coast of Sabah is expected to encounter haze throughout the day. In Sarawak, most areas, including Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, Kapit, Bintulu, and Miri, are expected to experience haze throughout the day. Rain is expected to hit Kapit and Miri at night, while thunderstorms are forecast to hit Limbang in the afternoon, followed by rain at night.

MetMalaysia advises those attending the National Day celebration or the National Day parade on August 31 to check the weather forecast for their respective locations and take necessary precautions in the event of changes in weather conditions.

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