The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for Mersing, Johor, with heavy rain and strong winds expected until noon today (Nov 10).
The warning was issued at 8.50am, alerting residents to possible thunderstorms accompanied by rainfall exceeding 20mm per hour.
MetMalaysia said such warnings are issued when there are signs that thunderstorms with the specified rainfall intensity are imminent or expected to occur for more than an hour.
Thunderstorm warnings are short-term alerts and remain valid for no more than six hours from the time of issuance.
Residents in affected areas are advised to remain alert and take necessary precautions against adverse weather conditions.
