MELAKA, Nov 12 – The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecast cloudy morning weather followed by afternoon thunderstorms across all three districts in Melaka on polling day for the 16th Melaka State Election on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
In an official advisory published on its Facebook page on Thursday, November 12, MetMalaysia urged registered voters to head to polling centres early in the day to avoid severe afternoon weather disruptions.
“Voters are advised to head to the polling centres early in the morning following the forecast of thunderstorms in all districts in the afternoon,” the department stated.
“Don’t forget to bring an umbrella and adhere to all safety instructions at the polling centres,” it added.
MetMalaysia also reminded electors to plan their travel routes in advance by monitoring real-time weather updates issued through official MetMalaysia channels.
Polling Day Weather Forecast, District Coverage, and Voter Advisory
Key meteorological forecasts, election schedules, and safety guidelines include:
- Polling Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 (16th Melaka State Election).
- Morning Forecast: Cloudy conditions across Melaka.
- Afternoon Forecast: Thunderstorms expected across all three districts (Melaka Tengah, Alor Gajah, and Jasin).
- Voter Recommendations: Cast ballots early in the morning, bring umbrellas, adhere to safety instructions at polling centres, and monitor live MetMalaysia updates before travelling.
–NMT
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