The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a weather warning on September 5 for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds affecting eight states until 6pm the same day [1].
The affected states include Kedah, Penang, Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Sarawak, and Sabah [2, 1, 3]. In Kedah, the warning applies specifically to the Bandar Baharu and Kulim districts [2, 1, 3]. Penang’s affected areas are Seberang Perai Selatan, Seberang Perai Tengah, and Seberang Perai Utara [2, 1, 3].
In Perak, the alert covers Kinta, Kampar, Kerian, Selama, Larut Matang, and Kuala Kangsar districts [2, 1, 3]. For Kelantan, Gua Musang, Kuala Krai, and Jeli districts are under the warning [2, 1, 3]. Terengganu’s Besut district is also affected [2, 1, 3].
In Pahang, the Cameron Highlands region is included in the warning [2, 1, 3]. Sarawak areas under the alert are Subis (Miri), Kapit and Song (Kapit), Kanowit and Selangau (Sibu), and Julau (Sarikei) [2, 1, 3].
Sabah’s Interior districts of Sook, Pensiangan, Tenom, and Sipitang, Sandakan districts Kinabatangan and Tongod, as well as Tawau districts Kalabakan and Lahad Datu, are covered by the warning [2, 1, 3].
The warning advises residents and travelers in these areas to be cautious and prepare for adverse weather conditions. The alert remains valid until 6pm today.
