KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), on Sunday (Nov 15), issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in nine states until 8pm.
MetMalaysia said in a statement issued Sunday afternoon that the adverse weather was forecast to affect the whole of Perlis and Penang.
The same warning also covers Kedah — Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Kuala Muda, Yan, Pendang, Pokok Sena, Kulim and Bandar Baharu; Perak — Kerian, Selama, Larut Matang, Kinta, Kampar, Perak Tengah, Manjung, Bagan Datuk and Hilir Perak; and Hulu Terengganu in Terengganu.
In Selangor, the affected areas are expected to be Sepang, Kuala Langat and Sabak Bernam, while Seremban and Port Dickson in Negri Sembilan are also included.
In Sarawak, the warning covers Kuching, Sarikei, Sibu — Kanowit and Sibu; Mukah — Tanjung Manis and Daro; and Betong — Saratok and Kabong.
In Sabah, the affected areas are the west coast — Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Putatan, Papar and Ranau; the Interior — Tambunan, Membakut and Keningau; and Kinabatangan in Sandakan.
In a separate statement, MetMalaysia also issued a continuous rain warning for Terengganu, covering Kemaman, Dungun, Marang, Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Setiu and Besut until Tuesday (Nov 17). — Bernama
