Thunderstorm warning issued for seven states and KL and Putrajaya


KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected across seven states as well as Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, with warnings in effect until noon on Monday (Nov 10).

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the affected states were Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Johor.

Perlis is on alert for severe weather.

Kedah districts of Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Kulim and Bandar Baharu are under the warning.

Penang is also expected to experience adverse conditions.

Areas such as Kerian, Larut, Matang Dan Selama, Manjung, Perak Tengah, Bagan Datuk and Hilir Perak in Perak are forecasted to be affected.

Selangor districts including Sabak Bernam, Hulu Selangor, Gombak, Petaling, Hulu Langat and Sepang are anticipated to experience severe weather conditions, along with Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.

Negeri Sembilan areas such as Jelebu and Seremban are expected to be affected.

Johor districts including Muar, Batu Pahat, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Baru are forecasted to experience adverse conditions.

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

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

 

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