PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across 11 states as well as the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, effective until 7pm on Tuesday (Feb 17).
MetMalaysia, in a statement at 2pm, said the severe weather is expected to affect parts of Kedah (Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu); the entire state of Pulau Pinang; the entire state of Perak; parts of Kelantan (Jeli, Kuala Krai and Gua Musang); and the entire states of Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor.
In Sarawak, the warning covers Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah (Tanjung Manis, Daro and Matu), Kapit (Song) and Bintulu (Tatau and Sebauh).
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.
