August surprise: Thunderstorms, heavy rain set to hit Israel
After weeks of intense summer heat, unusual weather system could bring double-digit rainfall and even break August records in parts of Israel.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain across 10 states and the federal capital of Kuala Lumpur until 9pm today. The adverse weather is expected to impact areas in Kedah, Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Selangor, Sarawak, Sabah, and Kuala Lumpur.
The affected states include Perlis, Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Yan, Pendang, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Pasir Mas, Tumpat, Machang, Kota Bharu, Pasir Puteh, Bachok, Kuala Krai, Kuala Nerus, Setiu, Kuala Terengganu, Marang, Besut, Jelebu, Jerantut, Raub, Temerloh, Bentong, Bera, Hulu Selangor, Gombak, and Hulu Langat.
In Sarawak and Sabah, the affected areas are Kapit (Song), Sibu (Kanowit and Selangau), Sarikei (Julau), Mukah (Matu, Dalat, Daro and Tanjung Manis), Kuching and Bintulu (Tatau), West Coast (Ranau), and Sandakan (Telupid, Paitan and Labuk & Sugut).
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