The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a comprehensive thunderstorm warning across multiple states, forecasting heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds in parts of Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak, Sabah, and the Federal Territory of Labuan. The advisory, issued at 3pm today, remains in effect until 6pm, coinciding with the evening peak traffic hours.
In the northern and eastern regions of the peninsula, the warning encompasses several districts in Perak, Kelantan, and Terengganu. Pahang faces widespread exposure across ten districts, including Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Jerantut, Bentong, Temerloh, Maran, Kuantan, Pekan, and Rompin. Further south, the alert covers Hulu Langat and Sepang in Selangor, alongside the Federal Territory of Putrajaya. In Negeri Sembilan, stormy weather is expected across Jelebu, Seremban, Port Dickson, Rembau, and Kuala Pilah, while in Johor, the affected southern corridor includes Kulai, Pontian, Kota Tinggi, and Johor Bahru.
In East Malaysia, the advisory covers northern Sarawak, specifically Limbang and the Bario highlands in Miri. In Sabah, the warning covers extensive territory across five divisions: Kudat, the West Coast, the Interior, Tawau, and Sandakan. The Federal Territory of Labuan has also been placed on high alert. MetMalaysia clarified that a thunderstorm warning is triggered when cloud formations indicate imminent heavy rainfall exceeding 20 millimetres per hour, or when storms are expected to persist for more than an hour.
These advisories serve as short-term alerts and remain valid for a maximum duration of six hours from the time of issuance. Members of the public, particularly motorists travelling through the affected corridors, are advised to exercise heightened caution on slippery roads and steer clear of flood-prone lowlands. The department urges citizens to monitor official meteorological updates for real-time adjustments to ensure public safety during this period of adverse weather.
