KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for several states across the country, with heavy rain and strong winds expected to continue until 3:00 pm today (Thursday, July 16).
According to the latest advisory, the affected areas include Langkawi in Kedah, Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan, the entire state of Melaka, and Tangkak and Muar in Johor.
In Sarawak, the warning covers Serian (Serian), Samarahan (Simunjan), Sri Aman, Sarikei (Julau), Sibu (Kanowit), Kapit, Bintulu, Miri, and Limbang.
Meanwhile, in Sabah, the affected areas are Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, and Tambunan in the Interior Division, the West Coast, as well as Kota Marudu and Kudat in the Kudat Division. The warning also includes the Federal Territory of Labuan.
MetMalaysia said the thunderstorm warning is issued when there are indications of thunderstorms capable of producing rainfall exceeding 20 millimetres per hour, either occurring or expected to persist for more than one hour.
The agency noted that thunderstorm warnings are short-term weather alerts, with each warning remaining valid for a period of no more than six hours.
Members of the public, particularly those in the affected areas, are advised to remain alert, avoid unnecessary outdoor activities during thunderstorms, and monitor the latest weather updates issued by MetMalaysia.
— MINUTESMY
