PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across seven states, effective until 5pm on Wednesday (Oct 21).
In Peninsular Malaysia, the afternoon weather alert covers Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang, Muallim, Bagan Datuk and Hilir Perak in Perak, alongside Kuala Krai and Jeli in Kelantan.
In Terengganu, severe weather is forecast for Besut and Hulu Terengganu, while Pahang covers Cameron Highlands, Jerantut, Kuantan and Lipis. In Selangor, the warning affects Hulu Selangor.
Over in East Malaysia, severe weather is forecast across multiple divisions in Sarawak, including Kuching, Betong, Limbang, Bintulu, Sibu, Sarikei, Miri, Samarahan (Samarahan and Asajaya), Mukah (Mukah, Dalat and Matu), Lubok Antu in Sri Aman, and Song in Kapit.
In Sabah, the alert spans Pedalaman (Pensiangan, Sipitang, Tenom, Membakut, Keningau, Sook, Beaufort and Tambunan), Sandakan (Tongod, Telupid, Paitan and Labuk & Sugut), Tawau (Lahad Datu, Kunak and Semporna), and Ranau in Pantai Barat.
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 2.30pm on Wednesday.
