KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning, with heavy rain and strong winds forecast in 10 states and the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya until 5pm Saturday (Feb 22).
In a statement Friday, MetMalaysia said the areas affected include Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Pahang (Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Jerantut, Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin), Selangor (Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Gombak, Petaling and Hulu Langat, Negri Sembilan (Jelebu) and Johor (Segamat, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Pontian, Kulai and Johor Baru).
In Sarawak, the areas affected are Kuching (Kuching), Serian (Serian), Samarahan (Samarahan), Miri (Telang Usan and Marudi) while in Sabah, affected areas are Interior (Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort and Keningau), West Coast (Papar, Putatan, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran and Kota Belud), Tawau (Tawau and Lahad Datu), Sandakan (Telupid, Kinabatangan, Beluran and Sandakan) and Kudat.
The public is advised to visit www.met.gov.my or MetMalaysia’s official social media channels and download the myCuaca application for the latest accurate information.
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— Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (@metmalaysia) February 22, 2025
