MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm, heavy rain warning for nine states until 3pm

LocalEnvironment
17 Oct 2026 • 1:55 PM MYT
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong winds warning for nine states until 3pm today.

In a statement, MetMalaysia said the warning covers Bandar Baharu and Kulim in Kedah, the whole of Penang, and several districts in Perak, namely Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Muallim, Kinta, Kampar and Batang Padang.

The same conditions are also expected in Terengganu, covering Kemaman and Dungun, and Pahang, involving Bentong, Jerantut, Kuantan, Maran, Rompin, Pekan, Raub, Cameron Highlands and Lipis.

In Selangor, the affected areas are Hulu Selangor, Gombak and Hulu Langat, while in Negeri Sembilan, they are Seremban and Jelebu. In Johor, the warning covers Pontian, Kota Tinggi, Kulai, Mersing, Segamat and Johor Bahru.

In Sarawak, the affected areas are Betong (Kabong and Saratok), Sibu, Kapit (Song), Sarikei and Mukah. — Bernama

 

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