KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 - The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rains, and strong winds in eight states until 5pm today.
Inclement weather is experienced in Perlis, Kedah, and Penang, and several areas in Perak - Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Manjung, and Kinta.
In a statement, it said that similar weather conditions are forecast in Kelantan (Kota Bharu, Bachok, Machang, and Pasir Puteh), Terengganu (Besut, Setiu, Hulu Terengganu, Dungun, and Kemaman), and Pahang (Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Jerantut, and Kuantan).
The areas affected in Sarawak are Kuching, Samarahan (Samarahan and Asajaya), Sri Aman, Mukah (Daro), Kapit (Song and Bukit Mabong), Miri (Marudi), and Limbang.
Warnings are issued when there are clear signs that indicate thunderstorms with rain intensity exceeding 20mm per hour that occurred or are expected to occur.
A thunderstorm warning is a short-period warning that does not exceed six hours for a single issue.
