PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across eight states, Kuala Lumpur and Labuan, effective until 9pm on Monday (Oct 26).
On the East Coast, thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Kelantan (Gua Musang), Terengganu (Kemaman, Dungun, Hulu Terengganu, Marang, Kuala Terengganu and Kuala Nerus) and Pahang (Bera, Rompin, Jerantut, Raub, Kuantan, Pekan, Cameron Highlands and Lipis).
In the central region, the warning covers Selangor (Kuala Selangor, Hulu Langat, Hulu Selangor, Gombak and Sabak Bernam), Kuala Lumpur and Negeri Sembilan (Jempol).
In the south, the warning covers Johor (Mersing, Kota Tinggi, Kulai, Johor Bahru, Segamat and Kluang).
In Sarawak, the warning covers Miri, Kapit (Bukit Mabong, Song and Kapit), Serian (Serian), Sibu, Sarikei, Samarahan (Sebuyau, Simunjan and Gedong), Sri Aman, Betong, Bintulu (Tatau and Sebauh) and Limbang.
In Sabah, the warning covers Sandakan (Tongod), Pedalaman, Kudat (Kudat), Pantai Barat (Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Papar, Tuaran, Putatan and Ranau) and Tawau (Kalabakan). The warning also covers Labuan.
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 5.30pm on Monday.
