PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across four states, Kuala Lumpur and Labuan, effective until 4pm on Sunday (Oct 25).
In the Northern region, the warning covers the districts of Padang Terap and Sik in Kedah.
In the Central region, the warning covers the state of Selangor, including Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Gombak, Petaling, Klang and Kuala Langat. It also covers the federal territory of Kuala Lumpur.
In East Malaysia, the warning covers Limbang and Miri in Sarawak. Miri includes Marudi, Miri, Beluru and Subis.
In Sabah, the warning covers Tawau, including Tawau and Kalabakan, and Pedalaman, including Pensiangan, Tenom, Beaufort, Sipitang, Kuala Penyu, Membakut, Tambunan and Keningau. It also covers Pantai Barat and Sandakan (Sandakan).
The federal territory of Labuan is also included in the warning.
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 issued by the department at 1pm on Sunday.
