MetMalaysia Issues Thunderstorm Alert for Five States

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms, torrential rains, and gusty winds affecting multiple areas in Malaysia. This advisory will remain active up till 1 pm on Wednesday (April 9) as posted on their Facebook page.

In Kedah, regions like Baling, Kulim, and Alor Setar are under watch.

Severe weather is anticipated to affect Penang as well.

In Perak, the areas expected to be impacted include Kerian, Larut, Matang dan Selama, Manjung, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, Batangan Padang, and Muallim.

The Cameron Highlands of Pahang are currently under alert.

In Selangor, regions such as Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, and Petaling are anticipated to face unfavorable circumstances.

This alert is triggered when thunderstorms accompanied by rain falling at a rate of over 20 millimeters per hour are anticipated or likely to continue for longer than one hour.