PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across eight states as well as the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, effective until 10am on Saturday (Dec 13).
MetMalaysia, in a statement, said the severe weather is expected to affect Langkawi in Kedah; several districts in Perak (Manjung, Perak Tengah, Bagan Datuk and Hilir Perak); and multiple areas in Terengganu, including Kuala Nerus, Kuala Terengganu, Marang, Dungun and Kemaman.
A similar warning has also been issued for parts of Pahang (Maran, Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin); the entire state of Selangor; Negeri Sembilan (Jelebu, Seremban, Port Dickson and Rembau); Melaka (Alor Gajah and Melaka Tengah); and Johor (Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru).
MetMalaysia issues these warnings when there are signs indicating a thunderstorm with a rainfall intensity exceeding 20mm per hour that is imminent or expected to occur for more than one hour.
A thunderstorm warning is a short-term warning that is valid for a period not exceeding six hours for any single release.
