KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 – The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for several areas in Johor, Sarawak and Sabah, with adverse weather conditions expected to persist until 12.00 pm today.
According to the warning issued at 8.30 am, thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are forecast in Johor involving Tangkak, Muar, Batu Pahat, Pontian, Kulai and Johor Bahru.
In Sarawak, the affected areas include Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong (Pusa and Betong), Sarikei (Pakan and Julau), Mukah (Tanjung Manis, Daro and Matu) and Kapit (Song).
Meanwhile, in Sabah, the warning covers Kuala Penyu in the Interior Division, as well as Putatan, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu and Tuaran in the West Coast Division. The warning also includes the Federal Territory of Labuan.
MetMalaysia said thunderstorm warnings are issued when there are indications of thunderstorms producing rainfall exceeding 20 millimetres per hour that are imminent or expected to last for more than one hour.
The department noted that thunderstorm warnings are short-term advisories, valid for no more than six hours from the time they are issued, and advised the public to remain alert and follow the latest weather updates.
— MINUTESMY
