PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds over 12 states as well as Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, effective until 6pm on Monday (Feb 16).
MetMalaysia, in a statement, said the severe warning is expected to affect several districts in Kedah (Kuala Muda, Baling, Kulim dan Bandar Baharu), Pulau Pinang (Seberang Perai Utara, Seberang Perai Tengah dan Seberang Perai Selatan) and Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang Dan Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta dan Kampar).
Over in the east coast, alerts were also issued for Kelantan (Gua Musang), Terengganu (Hulu Terengganu, Dungun dan Kemaman).
Elsewhere, similiar alerts were also issued for Pahang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and several districts in Johor (Tangkak, Muar, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi dan Johor Bahru).
Over in East Malaysia, affected areas include Sarawak (Limbang) Sabah interior of Nabawan dan Keningau, Tawau, Lahad Datu, and Kudat (Pitas).
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.
