MetMalaysia warns of severe weather in Johor and other states


PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are forecasted to impact Johor, which recently suffered from flash floods.

In an advisory issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) at 2pm on Tuesday (Oct 8), other locations affected by the weather are Petaling in Selangor, the entire states of Melaka and Kuala Lumpur.

Thunderstorms are also expected in Pahang (Romplin), Negri Sembilan (Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah, Rembau and Tampin) and Sabah (Sandakan, Kinabatangan).

The storms are expected to last until 5pm.

Malaysia is currently experiencing inter-monsoons, which last until early November.

During this period, the country will experience winds blowing from different directions, which may lead to thunderstorms, often accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds over a short period.

On Monday (Oct 7), the flood situation in Johor worsened, with three districts affected as of noon.

The three flood-hit districts are Kluang, Pontian and Batu Pahat.

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