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Thunderstorms, strong winds expected over Malaysian waters until 1pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected over several Malaysian waters until 1pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

Thunderstorms, strong winds expected over Malaysian waters until 1pm

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued an advisory predicting thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds over several Malaysian waters until 1pm today. The affected areas include waters off Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Melaka, eastern Johor, Pahang, Sarawak, eastern Sabah, and Lahad Datu. Wind speeds may reach up to 50kph, with rough seas and waves rising to 3.5m, posing a significant hazard to small craft.

A separate warning has been issued for shipping activities in the waters off eastern Phuket, the Malacca Strait, Reef South, southern Tioman, Bunguran, Sulawesi, Sulu, Labuan, and eastern Condore.

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