KL, Selangor, Sabah, Sarawak, and more: MetMalaysia’s thunderstorm warning hits most of Malaysia

“KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has triggered a thunderstorm alert for several states across Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak, Sabah, and the Federal Territory of Labuan. Residents are urged to prepare for heavy rainfall, strong winds, and lightning. The warning, issued at 5.15pm, stays active until 9.00pm. Affected areas Peninsular Malaysia: Kedah: Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim, and Bandar Baharu Perak: Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang, and Muallim Kelantan: Jeli, Kuala Krai, and Gua Musang Terengganu: Hulu Terengganu, Marang, Dungun, and Kemaman Pahang: Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Bentong, Bera, and Rompin Selangor: Hulu Selangor, Gombak, and Hulu Langat Negeri Sembilan: Jelebu, Kuala Pilah, Jempol, and Tampin Johor: Segamat, Kluang, and Mersing Federal Territory: Kuala Lumpur East Malaysia Sarawak: Miri and Limbang Sabah: Kuala Penyu (Interior), Ranau (West Coast), Tawau, Kunak, Lahad Datu (Tawau), and Kota Marudu (Kudat) Federal Territory: Labuan Thunderstorm warnings are triggered when rainfall intensity is expected to exceed 20mm per hour, either imminently or persisting for over an hour. MetMalaysia states that these are short-term advisories, with each issuance valid for a maximum of six hours. Residents and motorists in the affected districts are advised to stay vigilant, exercise extreme caution outdoors, and monitor official MetMalaysia channels for real-time updates as the weather develops throughout the evening.

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