Malaysia braces for widespread thunderstorms and strong winds

Malaysia is bracing for severe weather as the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) forecasts thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across most of the peninsula. The alert is in effect until 5 p.m. today.

Numerous states are expected to be affected. All of Perlis and Penang are under the warning. In Kedah, the storm is predicted to hit Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Padang Terap, Sik, Baling, Kulim, and Bandar Baharu. Perak's districts of Kerian, Larut, Matang Dan Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Manjung, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Batang Padang, and Muallim are also included.

The east coast is not spared, with warnings issued for Cameron Highlands, Raub, Bentong, and Rompin in Pahang. Selangor's Hulu Selangor, Gombak, and Hulu Langat, as well as Negeri Sembilan's Jelebu, Seremban, Kuala Pilah, Jempol, and Tampin, will also experience the adverse weather. Johor's Mersing and Kota Tinggi districts are similarly affected.

In Sabah, the forecast covers the Interior regions (Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, and Tambunan), the West Coast, Tawau (Kunak and Lahad Datu), Sandakan (Beluran), and Kudat. Labuan Federal Territory is also included. Sarawak faces similar conditions in Kuching (Bau and Kuching), Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong (Pusa and Betong), Sarikei (Pakan and Julau), Sibu (Sibu and Kanowit), Mukah (Matu and Dalat), Kapit (Song), Bintulu, Miri (Subis, Beluru, Miri, and Marudi), and Limbang.