MetMalaysia warns of severe storms across peninsula and East Malaysia

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning across several regions in Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak, and Sabah. The forecast predicts heavy downpours, lightning, and strong winds until 6pm today, potentially impacting commuters during the evening rush hour. The advisory covers a broad area, including Perlis, Penang, Kedah, Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and various divisions in Sarawak and Sabah.

MetMalaysia clarified that a thunderstorm warning is activated when cloud formations indicate heavy rainfall exceeding 20 millimetres per hour or if precipitation is expected to last for over an hour.

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