Several areas across Malaysia, including Kuching, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Johor, are expected to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds until 5pm on Wednesday (November 4).
The warning, issued at 2.15pm by the Malaysian Meteorological Department, covers the following areas:
- Perlis: All areas.
- Kedah: Langkawi, Kubang Pasu and Baling.
- Perak: Hulu Perak and Kuala Kangsar.
- Pahang: Bera and Rompin.
- Selangor: Hulu Langat, Gombak, Hulu Selangor, Petaling, Sepang and Kuala Langat.
- Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya: All areas.
- Negri Sembilan: Seremban.
- Johor: Kluang, Kota Tinggi, Mersing, Segamat, Batu Pahat, Kulai, Johor Bahru and Pontian.
- Sarawak: Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Betong (Pusa, Saratok and Kabong), Sarikei, Mukah (Tanjung Manis, Daro and Matu), Sibu and Bintulu (Sebauh).
- Sabah: Sandakan (Sandakan and Kinabatangan), West Coast (Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Belud, Papar, Penampang and Ranau), Tawau (Lahad Datu, Tawau and Kalabakan) and Interior (Membakut).
The MetMalaysia warning is issued when there are signs of thunderstorms with rainfall intensity exceeding 20mm per hour, either occurring or expected to occur for more than an hour.
Thunderstorm warnings are short-term alerts and remain valid for no more than six hours for each issuance.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to remain alert and take precautions against heavy rain, strong winds and possible flash floods.
