Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Forecast for Most of Malaysia This Afternoon

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a nationwide thunderstorm warning, signaling potentially severe weather conditions across the country this afternoon. Residents in numerous states, including Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, and Kelantan, should brace for heavy rain and strong winds. The warning extends to several areas in Pahang, such as Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Jerantut, Bentong, Temerloh, and Maran.

Further south, Selangor, the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, and Negeri Sembilan (specifically Seremban, Port Dickson, and Rembau) are also expected to experience significant rainfall. The southern region of the country is not spared, with Melaka and parts of Johor, including Tangkak, Muar, and Batu Pahat, forecast to face heavy downpours.

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Amaran ribut petir dikeluarkan apabila terdapat tanda-tanda menunjukkan berlakunya hujan lebat melebihi 20 milimeter sejam yang hampir atau dijangka berlaku melebihi sejam.

In East Malaysia, both Sabah and Sarawak are under the weather alert. Kuching, Samarahan, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, Kapit, Bintulu, Miri, and Limbang are among the Sarawakian areas expected to be affected. In Sabah, inland regions like Nabawan are also anticipated to receive heavy rain. These warnings are in effect until 9 PM tonight.

MetMalaysia clarifies that a thunderstorm warning is issued when there are indications of rainfall exceeding 20 millimeters per hour, expected to persist for over an hour. These are short-term alerts, valid for a maximum of six hours from their issuance. This proactive approach by the meteorological department aims to provide timely information to the public, enabling them to take necessary precautions against the adverse weather.

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Ia merupakan amaran jangka pendek yang sah dalam tempoh tidak melebihi enam jam bagi setiap keluaran.