Tag: Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for Parts of Johor, Sarawak and Sabah

Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for Parts of Johor, Sarawak and Sabah

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, […]

Johor Polls: Rain Forecast In Seven Districts On Nomination Day

JOHOR BAHRU, June 26 -- Rain is forecast to affect seven of the 10 districts in the state tomorrow morning, potentially posing a slight “challenge” for prospective candidates and supporters on nomination day for the Johor state election.  Johor director of the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), Azlai Ta’at, said rain is expected in Johor Bahru, Muar, Batu Pahat, Kota Tinggi, Pontian, Tangkak and Kulai. However, clear weather is expected in the morning in the other three districts of Segamat, Kluang and Mersing. “Minimum temperatures across the state are expected to range between 24 and 25 degrees Celsius, while maximum temperatures will be between 31 and 34 degrees Celsius, with Segamat recording the highest at up to 34 degrees Celsius. “The public, including supporters of contesting candidates, are advised to stay alert to any changes in weather conditions,” he told Bernama here today. Thunderstorms are also expected to mark the start of the campaigning period, which will officially begin immediately after the nomination process ends tomorrow. MetMalaysia forecast thunderstorms in Johor Bahru, Segamat, Kluang, Kota Tinggi, Pontian, Mersing and Kulai in the afternoon, while Batu Pahat and Tangkak are expected to experience rain, and Muar is forecast to be hot. The nomination process is scheduled to take place from 9 am to 10 am at 56 nomination centres, before the official announcement of eligible candidates is made by returning officers. Pakatan Harapan is fielding candidates in all 56 seats, involving 20 from PKR, 19 from Amanah and 17 from DAP. Barisan Nasional is also contesting 56 seats, fielding 36 UMNO candidates, 16 MCA candidates and four MIC candidates. Perikatan Nasional has announced that PAS will contest 11 seats, Bersatu 16, the Malaysian Indian People’s Party five and Pejuang one. The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance will contest four seats, Parti Sosialis Malaysia one, while Parti Bersama Malaysia is set to make its debut by contesting 15 seats. The Election Commission (EC) has set July 7 for early voting and July 11 as polling day. According to EC statistics, the election involves 2,727,926 registered voters, comprising 2,703,175 ordinary voters, 12,041 military personnel and spouses, and 12,710 police personnel and spouses. For the latest updates on the 16th Johor state election, visit https://prn.bernama.com/johor/  -- BERNAMA 

JOHOR BAHRU, June 26 — Rain is forecast to affect seven of the 10 districts in the state tomorrow morning, potentially posing a slight “challenge” for prospective candidates and supporters on nomination day for the Johor state election. Johor director of the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), Azlai Ta’at, said rain is expected in Johor Bahru, Muar, […]

Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Expected In Multiple States Until Midnight

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18– The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Labuan, and 10 other states, until 12 midnight today. According to a MetMalaysia statement, adverse weather conditions are expected to hit Perlis and Kedah, involving Langkawi, […]

Thunderstorms To Hit All Northern States Until 12 Noon – MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 2026 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to affect all northern states in Peninsular Malaysia as well as several areas in Pahang, Johor, Sabah and Labuan until 12 noon today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a warning issued at 9 am, said the weather conditions are expected […]

Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Forecast In Eight States Until Early Morning – MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14– MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm and heavy rain warning for eight states until 1.30 am tomorrow, involving Kedah (Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu) and Perak (Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang and Muallim). Similar weather conditions are also forecast in Kelantan involving Jeli, Tanah Merah, Machang, Pasir Puteh, […]