One PPS closes following improved flood conditions, four remain operational in Beaufort

PPS in Membakut, Tenom close, all evacuees allowed to return to respective homes

MetMalaysia also issues weather warnings for eight other states

Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Melaka, Sarawak, Sabah affected by early-hour inclement weather

All PPS in Tawau closed, only Pitas remains with improving situation

Several PPS in Paitan expected to close this afternoon as flood conditions continue to improve

Just over 5,000 at 32 PPS in Pitas, Paitan, Tawau districts tonight

MetMalaysia forecasts thunderstorms in several interior areas throughout morning, afternoon, evening today

MetMalaysia also forecasts thunderstorms, strong winds in affected areas

MetMalaysia says Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Hulu Langat to see downpours

MetMalaysia predicts heavy rain, strong winds to persist till evening

Kedah, Penang, Perak, Pahang, Selangor, Johor, Sabah, Sarawak to be affected

Focus is on strategic dams that are main sources of water supply for domestic, industrial, agricultural use

Northeast monsoon driven by cold surges, strong northeasterly, easterly winds, monsoon trough, says expert

Bushfires, outbreaks at illegal waste disposal sites among top contributors to phenomenon, says Fire Dept

Dept to also improve accuracy of weather forecasts from 82 to 85 pct

Wind convergence also expected over Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan from Friday to Sunday

Thunderstorms with short strong winds may still potentially occur, says MetMalaysia

No need to worry about lower temperatures, says MetMalaysia D-G

Weather patterns until Sunday may also be accompanied by short thunderstorms, strong winds, says MetMalaysia