PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across six states and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, effective until 5pm on Friday (Oct 16).
In Peninsular Malaysia, the afternoon weather alert covers Kulim and Bandar Baharu in Kedah, alongside Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Selama, Larut Matang and Kerian in Perak.
In Kelantan, severe weather is forecast for Gua Musang, Kuala Krai, Kota Bharu, Bachok, Machang and Pasir Puteh, while Terengganu is affected in Besut, Setiu, Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Kuala Terengganu and Marang.
In the central region, the warning affects Hulu Langat, Gombak, Petaling and Hulu Selangor in Selangor, as well as the entire area of WP Kuala Lumpur.
Over in East Malaysia, severe weather is forecast across several divisions in Sarawak, including Betong, Samarahan, Kuching, Serian, Tanjung Manis in Mukah, Sarikei and Pakan in Sarikei, alongside Lingga, Pantu and Sri Aman in Sri Aman.
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 1.10pm on Friday.
