PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across five states, effective until 7pm on Monday (Oct 26).
In the Northern region, thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Baling, Kedah.
On the East Coast, the warning covers Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Kuala Terengganu, Hulu Terengganu, Dungun and Marang in Terengganu, and Cameron Highlands and Lipis in Pahang.
In Sarawak, the affected areas are Miri, Limbang, Kapit (Belaga, Kapit and Song), Bintulu (Tatau and Sebauh), Sri Aman, Betong (Betong, Saratok and Pusa) and Sibu (Selangau and Sibu).
In Sabah, the warning covers Pedalaman, Tawau (Tawau and Kalabakan), Pantai Barat (Kota Belud, Tuaran, Ranau, Kota Kinabalu, Penampang and Papar), Kudat (Kota Marudu and Kudat) and Sandakan (Telupid, Tongod and Paitan).
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 3.45pm on Monday.
