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Malaysia Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Four States
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Malaysia Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Four States

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysia's Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) issued a severe thunderstorm warning for four states until noon today.
  • The affected areas include Perlis, Penang, parts of Kedah (Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda), and Perak (Kerian district).
  • Residents in these areas are advised to be vigilant for flash floods, fallen trees, and travel disruptions due to the adverse weather.

Malaysia's Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for four states, effective until noon today. The alert covers Perlis, Penang, and specific districts in Kedah, including Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Yan, Pendang, and Kuala Muda. Perak's Kerian district is also included in the warning.

The department stated that the warning is issued when there are signs of thunderstorms with rainfall intensity exceeding 20 millimeters per hour, which are imminent or expected to continue for over an hour. These severe thunderstorm warnings are short-term, valid for no more than six hours per issuance.

Residents in the affected regions are urged to exercise caution. The adverse weather conditions could lead to flash floods, fallen trees, and significant travel disruptions. METMalaysia's announcement aims to provide timely information to ensure public safety.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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