The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning covering seven states, with heavy rain and strong winds expected until 5pm on Wednesday (Oct 21).
In Perak, the alert covers Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang, Muallim, Bagan Datuk and Hilir Perak. In Kelantan, Kuala Krai and Jeli are affected, while the warning in Terengganu covers Besut and Hulu Terengganu.
In Pahang, the affected areas are Cameron Highlands, Jerantut, Kuantan and Lipis, while Hulu Selangor is covered by the warning in Selangor.
In Sarawak, the alert spans Kuching, Betong, Limbang, Bintulu, Sibu, Sarikei, Miri and Samarahan, including Samarahan and Asajaya. It also covers Mukah, Dalat, Matu, Lubok Antu in Sri Aman, and Song in Kapit.
In Sabah, the warning covers Pensiangan, Sipitang, Tenom, Membakut, Keningau, Sook, Beaufort and Tambunan in the Pedalaman division. Other affected areas include Tongod, Telupid, Paitan and Labuk and Sugut in Sandakan; Lahad Datu, Kunak and Semporna in Tawau; and Ranau in the Pantai Barat division.
MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warnings when conditions indicate that thunderstorms with rainfall exceeding 20mm per hour are imminent or expected to last for more than an hour.
The warnings are short-term alerts, each valid for no more than six hours from the time of issuance.
The latest notice was issued at 2.30pm on Wednesday.
