MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm, heavy rain warning nationwide until 6pm

KUCHING (Aug 24): The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecasted thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds in several areas nationwide until 6pm today.

In Sarawak, areas expected to be affected include Kuching, Serian, Samarahan (Samarahan and Asajaya), Sarikei (Pakan, Julau, and Meradong), Sibu, Mukah (Matu, Dalat, and Mukah), and Kapit (Song).

In Sabah, similar weather conditions are predicted in the Interior (Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, and Nabawan) and Sandakan (Tongod and Kinabatangan).

These weather conditions are also expected in Kedah (Langkawi, Kota Setar, Yan, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim, and Bandar Baharu); Penang (Seberang Perai Utara, Seberang Perai Tengah, and Seberang Perai Selatan); Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, and Batang Padang);  Kelantan (Jeli, Kuala Krai, and Gua Musang); Terengganu (Besut, Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Hulu Terengganu, and Kuala Terengganu); Pahang (Cameron Highlands and Rompin);  Selangor (Gombak, Petaling, and Hulu Langat); Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur; Negeri Sembilan (Jelebu, Jempol, and Tampin); Melaka; and Johor (Tangkak, Segamat, Muar, Batu Pahat, Kluang, and Mersing).