The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in six states until 7pm today.
In a statement, MetMalaysia said the adverse weather forecast covers Kulim and Bandar Baharu in Kedah, followed by the whole of Penang; Kerian, Manjung, Bagan Datuk as well as Larut, Matang and Selama in Perak; and Pontian, Kulai and Johor Bahru in Johor.
The warning also affects Kuching (Bau and Kuching), Serian, Samarahan (Samarahan and Asajaya) and Kapit (Song, Kapit and Bukit Mabong) in Sarawak, as well as the Interior (Nabawan and Tambunan), the West Coast (Putatan, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Ranau and Kota Belud), Tawau and Kudat in Sabah.
“Warnings are issued when there are indications of thunderstorms with rainfall intensity exceeding 20 millimetres per hour that are imminent or expected to persist for more than an hour,” MetMalaysia said.
MetMalaysia added that thunderstorm warnings are short-term advisories, valid for no more than six hours for each issuance. —Dec 28, 2025
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