Weather Turns Volatile As Thunderstorms Strike Five States

Several areas across five states are expected to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds until 7pm on June 8, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

The affected areas in Perak are Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Hilir Perak and Batang Padang, while Cameron Highlands in Pahang is also under the weather alert.

In Johor, the warning covers Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru.

In Sarawak, the affected areas are Lundu in Kuching, Sarikei, Kanowit and Selangau in Sibu, Tanjung Manis and Daro in Mukah, Tatau in Bintulu, Beluru, Miri and Marudi in Miri, as well as Limbang.

For Sabah, the warning is in effect for Keningau and Tambunan in the Interior Division, the West Coast, and Kota Marudu and Kudat in the Kudat Division.

MetMalaysia said thunderstorm warnings are issued when there are signs of thunderstorms producing rainfall exceeding 20mm per hour that are imminent or expected to persist for more than an hour.

The warning is a short-term alert and remains valid for no more than six hours from the time it is issued.

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