Thunderstorm warning for KL, Putrajaya, Labuan and 11 states until 2am – MetMalaysia

 

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan, as well as 11 states, until 2am tomorrow. – NSTP file pic

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan, as well as 11 states, until 2am tomorrow.

In a statement today, MetMalaysia said the adverse weather was expected to affect the entirety of Penang, Perak, Kelantan, Pahang, Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Melaka.

In Kedah, areas forecast to be hit include Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu, while in Johor the warning covers Segamat district.

The alert also applies to the Interior regions of Sabah, including Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, Nabawan and Keningau.

In Sarawak, the affected areas are Sarikei (Julau), Sibu (Kanowit and Selangau), Kapit (Song and Kapit), Bintulu (Tatau), Miri (Beluru, Telang Usan and Marudi), as well as Limbang. - NST