{
  "id": 3902286,
  "title": "Heavy rain and strong winds expected across Johor, Sabah and Sarawak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/heavy-rain-and-strong-winds-expected-across-johor-sabah-and-sarawak",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T05:35:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/28/heavy-rain-and-strong-winds-expected-across-johor-sabah-and-sarawak/233011"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak, with the alert set to remain in effect until 4:00 pm today. Johor's affected regions include Pontian, Kulai, Johor Bahru, and Kota Tinggi. Sarawak's regions encompass Bintulu, Sebauh (Bintulu district), Miri, Subis, Beluru, and Marudi (Miri district), and Mukah, Dalat, and Matu (Mukah district). Sabah's warning covers Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, Membakut, Keningau, Tambunan, and Tenom (Interior division), along with Papar, Penampang, Putatan, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, and Kota Belud (West Coast). Additionally, Labuan is included in the warning.\n\nResidents in these areas should be prepared for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds. The MetMalaysia issues such warnings when rainfall intensity is anticipated to surpass 20 mm/hour or if storms are expected to persist for over an hour. These thunderstorm warnings are valid for a maximum of six hours from their issuance. The public is advised to stay informed about further alerts and take necessary precautions against potential flash floods, strong winds, and lightning.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning cov...",
  "key_points": [
    "Thunderstorm warning issued for Johor, Sabah, Sarawak until 4:00 pm",
    "Affected regions include Pontian, Bintulu, Kuala Penyu",
    "Residents advised to prepare for heavy rain, strong winds"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Heavy rain and strong winds expected across Johor, Sabah and Sarawak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/heavy-rain-and-strong-winds-expected-across-johor-sabah-and-sarawak-3903273",
        "published": "2026-08-28T05:35:36.000Z"
      },
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/summer-shock-heavy-rain-thunderstorms-and-flooding-on-the-way",
        "published": "2026-08-28T07:34:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}