MetMalaysia sounds thunderstorm warning for KL, Selangor, and six other regions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for Kuala Lumpur, Klang Valley districts, parts of southern peninsular Malaysia, and several regions in Sabah. The alert, effective until 3:00 pm today, predicts torrential rains, strong winds, and the potential for flash floods and reduced visibility throughout the early afternoon.

The central commercial belt of the peninsula falls under the adverse weather band, including Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. In Selangor, districts such as Petaling, Klang, Gombak, Hulu Langat, and Kuala Selangor, as well as the entire Kuala Lumpur city, are affected.

Southern regions of Negeri Sembilan, including Seremban, Port Dickson, and Jelebu, face heavy showers. In Johor, a widespread corridor from Johor Bahru to Mersing on the eastern coast is under the warning.

Sabah also experiences the storm band, with threats to various administrative divisions, including Ranau, Keningau, Tambunan, and Sook on the West Coast, and Sandakan, Tongod, Telupid, Paitan, and Labuk and Sugut in the eastern districts.

MetMalaysia initiates thunderstorm warnings when satellite and radar data indicate rainfall intensity of over 20 millimeters per hour, expected to persist for more than an hour. The advisory is valid for up to six hours per release. Authorities recommend that residents and motorists in the affected areas remain vigilant and exercise caution while driving on wet roads, as sudden flash floods may arise due to the rapid intensification of tropical downpours.