Thunderstorms, heavy rain warnings issued for 12 Malaysian states

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds affecting several areas in 12 states across the country. These alerts are valid until 5 p.m. today.

In Peninsular Malaysia, the affected regions include the entirety of Perlis, Penang, and Perak. Specific districts in Kedah such as Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Yan, Kuala Muda, Baling, Kulim, and Bandar Baharu are also under warning. In Kelantan, the areas of Jeli, Machang, Pasir Puteh, Kuala Krai, and Gua Musang are expected to experience severe weather. Terengganu's Besut, Setiu, and Hulu Terengganu districts are also included.

Further warnings extend to Pahang, specifically the Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Bentong, and Rompin. Selangor's Sabak Bernam, Hulu Selangor, Gombak, Petaling, Hulu Langat, and Sepang are also alerted, along with Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. In Negeri Sembilan, Seremban, Port Dickson, and Rembau are affected, while Johor's Segamat district is also under warning.

In Sarawak, heavy rain is anticipated in Lundu, Simunjan, and Betong. Sabah's Interior division, including Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, and Tambunan, as well as the West Coast and Kudat areas like Kota Marudu and Kudat, are also expected to face heavy downpours. MetMalaysia defines a heavy rain warning as an indication of thunderstorms with rainfall intensity exceeding 20 millimeters per hour, which is imminent or expected to continue for more than an hour.

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Short-term warning is valid for no more than six hours for each release.