PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across six states and Kuala Lumpur until 4pm on Saturday (Apr 25).
In Pahang, the affected districts include Maran, Bera, Pekan and Rompin.
The warning also covers several areas in Selangor, namely Kuala Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling and Hulu Langat, alongside the entirety of Kuala Lumpur.
Residents in Jempol and Tampin in Negeri Sembilan, as well as Jasin in Melaka, should also prepare for severe weather.
In Johor, the alert covers Tangkak, Segamat, Muar, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Pontian and Kulai.
For Sabah, the weather warning is concentrated in the Tawau district.
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.
The notice was officially issued by the department at 1.45pm on Saturday.
