KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong winds warning for several areas in 11 states and three federal territories until 6 pm today.
In a statement today, MetMalaysia said the adverse weather conditions in Peninsular Malaysia would affect the entire Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, as well as the whole of Perlis, Terengganu and Selangor.
In Kedah, the affected areas are Bandar Baharu, Kubang Pasu, Padang Terap, Pokok Sena, Pendang, Sik, Kuala Muda, Langkawi, Kulim and Baling, while in Perak, they are Kerian, Selama, Larut Matang, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang and Muallim.
In Kelantan, the warning covers Gua Musang, Kuala Krai, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Machang and Pasir Puteh, while in Pahang, it covers Pekan, Kuantan, Cameron Highlands, Raub, Bentong, Lipis, Jerantut, Temerloh and Maran.
The same warning has also been issued for Jelebu in Negeri Sembilan, and the Johor districts of Kluang, Mersing, Kota Tinggi, Batu Pahat, Kulai, Johor Bahru and Pontian.
In Sarawak, the weather conditions are expected to affect Samarahan, Mukah (Matu, Dalat and Mukah), Sibu, Bintulu (Tatau and Sebauh), Limbang, Miri (Marudi, Telang Usan and Beleru), Sarikei (Maradong), Kuching (Kuching and Bau) and Serian.
In Sabah, the warning covers the Interior (Pensiangan, Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu and Beaufort), Tawau, Sandakan and the West Coast (Ranau and Kota Belud). — Bernama