KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several states until 7pm today.
The affected areas include Kulim and Bandar Baharu in Kedah, while the warning covers Larut, Matang and Selama, Batang Padang, and Muallim in Perak.
In Pahang, the affected areas are Raub, Jerantut, Bentong, Temerloh, Maran, Kuantan, Bera, Pekan, and Rompin.
A similar warning was issued for several areas in Selangor, including Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat, and Sepang, as well as the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.
“In addition, the whole of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka are also expected to experience similar weather conditions,” it said in a statement.
In Johor, the affected areas include Tangkak, Segamat, Muar, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, and Johor Bahru.
As for Sarawak, the warning covers Sri Aman, Betong (Pusa, Betong and Saratok), Sarikei, Sibu (Kanowit), Kapit (Song, Kapit, and Bukit Mabong), as well as Miri (Telang Usan).
Meanwhile, in Sabah, the affected areas are the interior division, covering Sipitang, Tenom and Nabawan, as well as Tawau (Tawau, Kunak, and Lahad Datu).
MetMalaysia advised the public to remain vigilant and to refer to the department’s official website for the latest weather information.
