MetMalaysia warns: Thunderstorms and strong winds incoming

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds for several areas in Perak, Pahang, Sarawak, and Sabah, as well as for the entire states of Perlis, Kedah, Penang, and the Federal Territory of Labuan, until 1am on Oct 24.

MetMalaysia, in a statement, said that the affected areas in Perak included Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Manjung, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Bagan Datuk, and Hilir Perak.

In Pahang, the warning covers Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Jerantut, Maran, and Kuantan.

“In Sarawak, the areas affected are Sri Aman (Lubok Antu), Sarikei (Julau), Sibu, Mukah (Matu, Dalat and Mukah), Kapit, Bintulu, and Miri (Subis, Beluru, Miri and Marudi),” it said.

In Sabah, the warning applies to Sipitang, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, Tawau, Kunak, Semporna, Lahad Datu, Sandakan, Tongod, and Kinabatangan.

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