{
  "id": 8140469,
  "title": "MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for northern states, Sabah and Sarawak until noon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/metmalaysia-issues-thunderstorm-warning-for-northern-states-sabah-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T01:19:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/18/metmalaysia-issues-thunderstorm-warning-for-northern-states-sabah-and-sarawak-until-noon/235589"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for various states and districts in Malaysia, including Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Melaka, Johor, Sarawak, and Sabah. The warning is valid until noon today. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds are expected, with potential for flash floods and reduced visibility. Affected areas include Perlis, Kedah districts, Penang, Perak, Melaka, Johor, Sarawak Miri, and Sabah's Interior, West Coast, and East Coast regions.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning co...",
  "key_points": [
    "MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for northern states",
    "Valid until noon today for Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Melaka, Johor, Sarawak, Sabah",
    "Heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds expected with flash flood risk"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The warning signals a heightened risk of flash floods and travel disruptions in northern states, Sabah, and Sarawak, prompting residents to take precautions against severe weather conditions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for northern states, Sabah and Sarawak until noon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/metmalaysia-issues-thunderstorm-warning-for-northern-states-sabah-and-8146288",
        "published": "2026-09-18T01:19:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}