MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for five states


KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected across several regions in Malaysia, says the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia)

In Perak, the affected districts include Kerian, Larut, Matang Dan Selama, Manjung, Perak Tengah, Bagan Datuk, and Hilir Perak.

Rompin in Pahang is also on alert for severe weather.

In Melaka, areas such as Melaka Tengah and Jasin are expected to experience adverse conditions.

The entire state of Johor is included in the warning.

In Sabah, the Interior region of Nabawan, as well as Tawau and Sandakan (Tongod), are expected to face severe weather.

These warnings will be in effect until 1pm on Monday, (July 7).

MetMalaysia issues these warnings when thunderstorms with rainfall intensity exceeding 20mm per hour are imminent or expected to persist for more than an hour.

These are short-term warnings, valid for no more than six hours from issuance.

 

 

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