Kuala lumpur: The public is advised to remain vigilant as the country enters an active monsoon transition phase, which is expected to bring more humid weather over the coming week.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that based on forecasts by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), weather conditions are likely to include thunderstorms and heavy rain in most areas. This is particularly anticipated in the western and inland parts of Peninsular Malaysia, including Johor and Melaka, as well as inland Sabah and Sarawak.

He noted that while the weather changes might help ease the recent hot conditions, some northern and inland areas of the peninsula may still experience higher temperatures. 'At the same time, we must remain vigilant as these conditions could bring heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms within a short period,' Ahmad Zahid stated in a Facebook post.

Ahmad Zahid, who is also chairman of the National Disaster Management Committee, emphasized that Johor and Melaka are expected to experience rain and thunderstorms throughout different times of the day, necessitating continuous preparedness from all parties involved.

The Deputy Prime Minister also expressed concern over dam water levels in both states, which remain at worrying levels due to uneven rainfall distribution in recent times. He mentioned that cloud seeding operations would be conducted subject to suitable atmospheric conditions to increase rainfall in critical water catchment areas.

'Insya-Allah, we will continue to monitor the situation and take the best possible measures to ensure the well-being of the people and the sustainability of water supply,' he added.