Commuters, brace for a wet evening: MetMalaysia flags heavy storms nationwide until 7pm

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an advisory for heavy thunderstorms nationwide until 7pm this evening. The alert, released at 3.50pm, warns of torrential downpours, lightning, and strong winds across Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak, and Sabah. Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Perlis are all on high alert, as are selected districts in several other states.

Stormy weather is expected in 11 Kedah districts, all of Penang’s mainland districts, nine Perak districts, six Johor districts, and various areas in East Malaysia and Sabah. MetMalaysia issues warnings when rainfall exceeds 20mm per hour, lasting an hour or more. Motorists and residents are advised to stay alert for flash floods, sudden wind gusts, and falling debris during the evening commute.