{
  "id": 11404183,
  "title": "Thunderstorms expected in KL, Selangor and nine states until 7pm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/thunderstorms-expected-in-kl-selangor-and-nine-states-until-7pm-11404183",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T08:56:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/02/thunderstorms-expected-in-kl-selangor-and-nine-states-until-7pm/237400"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm warning affecting multiple states in Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak, and Sabah until 7pm today. The heavy downpours, lightning, and strong winds are expected to impact various regions, including the northern states of Perlis, Kedah, Penang, and Perak, as well as Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya in the Federal Territories. In Selangor, seven districts are on alert, while Negeri Sembilan, Johor, and the East Coast states of Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang are also included. Sarawak and Sabah are warned for several central and northern divisions, as well as five administrative divisions on the West Coast and several divisions in the Interior. The warning is issued when cloud formations indicate heavy rainfall exceeding 20mm per hour or when precipitation is expected to last for more than an hour. MetMalaysia warns that these alerts are short-term and remain valid for up to six hours from the time of issuance.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Thunderstorms expected in KL, Selangor and nine states until 7pm",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/thunderstorms-expected-in-kl-selangor-and-nine-states-until-7pm",
        "published": "2026-10-02T08:56:19.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}