{
  "id": 1175845,
  "title": "Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in parts of Peninsula, Sarawak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/thunderstorms-heavy-rain-expected-in-parts-of-peninsula-sarawak",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T02:27:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1512103/thunderstorms-heavy-rain-expected-parts-peninsula-sarawak"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to impact several regions in Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak until 1pm today, according to a warning issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) at 8.35am. The affected areas in the Peninsula include Perlis, Melaka, Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Sepang, Kuala Langat, Port Dickson, Seremban, Rembau, Kuala Pilah, Tampin, Tangkak, Muar, Johor, Kuantan, Pekan, and Jerantut in Pahang. In Sarawak, Mukah, Selangau, Sibu, Sarikei, Meradong, Bintulu, Kapit, Bukit Mabong, and Subis in Miri are anticipated to experience these weather conditions. The MetMalaysia warning signifies a short-term advisory issued when thunderstorms with rain intensity exceeding 20mm per hour are imminent, expected to persist for more than an hour, with an advisory validity not exceeding six hours.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit several areas across Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak until 1pm today.",
  "key_points": [
    "Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds expected in Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak",
    "Affected areas include Perlis, Melaka, Langkawi, and Sarawak regions like Mukah and Saribas",
    "MetMalaysia warning valid for up to six hours"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The weather warning issued by MetMalaysia indicates that multiple regions in Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak will experience severe weather conditions, posing potential disruptions to daily activities in the affected areas.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong winds in Perlis, Melaka, Sarawak, other areas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/metmalaysia-warns-of-thunderstorms-heavy-rain-strong-winds-in-perlis",
        "published": "2026-08-16T02:25:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}