{
  "id": 20130625,
  "title": "Thunderstorm warning issued for nine states, KL until 5pm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-nine-states-kl-until-5pm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T07:04:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1578317/thunderstorm-warning-issued-nine-states-kl-until-5pm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a thunderstorm warning for nine states and Kuala Lumpur until 5pm today. Heavy rain and strong winds were expected to impact Perlis, Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Sarawak, and Sabah. In Perlis, areas such as Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, and Padang Terap will experience the effects. Kuala Lumpur and Melaka, along with parts of Kedah, Penang, and Perak, are also covered. Selangor will see heavy rain in Hulu Selangor, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Selangor, and Hulu Langat. Negri Sembilan's Rembau and Port Dickson are included in the warning. Sarawak's Kuching, Samarahan, Betong, Sarikei, and Serian regions are affected, as well as Sabah's Kudat, west coast, Sandakan, and the interior.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued a thunderstorm warning for nine states and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur until 5pm.",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysian Meteorological Department issues thunderstorm warning",
    "Nine states and Kuala Lumpur under warning until 5pm",
    "Heavy rain and strong winds expected in multiple regions"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The widespread thunderstorm warning across nine states and Kuala Lumpur signals immediate weather risks for residents and commuters facing heavy rain and strong winds throughout the afternoon.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Thunderstorm Warning In Nine States And KL Until 5 PM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/general-thunderstorm-warning-in-nine-states-and-kl-until-5-pm",
        "published": "2026-11-15T05:09:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}