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MetMalaysia issues heavy rain, strong winds warning for 7 states

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 5pm today.

MetMalaysia issues heavy rain, strong winds warning for 7 states

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds, across seven states in Malaysia until 5pm today. The affected regions are Kuala Kangsar and Kinta in Perak, Kuala Krai in Kelantan, Kuala Nerus, Hulu Terengganu, Setiu and Kemaman in Terengganu, Jerantut, Kuantan, Lipis, Cameron Highlands and Maran in Pahang, Johor Bahru, Pontian, Kulai, Mersing and Segamat in Johor, Sibu, Bintulu, Betong, Sri Aman, Samarahan, Miri, Sarikei, Mukah, Kapit, Limbang and Serian in Sarawak, and the Interior and West Coast regions of Sabah, including Beaufort, Membakut, Sipitang, Tambunan, Keningau, Tenom, Kuala Penyu, Papar, Penampang, Tuaran, Kota Belud, Kota Kinabalu and Putatan.

The warning is issued when thunderstorms are expected to bring rainfall intensity exceeding 20mm per hour for more than an hour.

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