PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across five states, effective until noon on Friday (Nov 6).
In the northern region, the warning covers Kelantan, specifically the districts of Kuala Krai, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Pasir Mas, Tumpat, Bachok, Kota Bharu, Machang and Pasir Puteh. It also covers the state of Terengganu.
In the East Coast region, the warning covers Pahang, specifically the districts of Kuantan and Pekan.
In Sarawak, the warning covers the districts of Sri Aman, Betong (Betong and Pusa), Kuching, Samarahan, Serian, Bintulu (Tatau and Bintulu) and Mukah (Mukah).
In Sabah, the warning covers the Sandakan division, specifically the districts of Labuk and Sugut, Sandakan, Paitan and Kinabatangan.
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 8.45am on Friday.
