PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across six districts in Johor, effective until 3pm on Wednesday (Jan 7).
MetMalaysia, in a statement at 12.30pm, said the severe weather is expected to affect Segamat, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Pontian, Kulai 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.
