KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has warned of severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several states today.
The severe weather is expected to occur in states such as Perlis; Kedah (Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik and Baling); Penang; Perak (Manjung); Pahang (Rompin); and, Johor (Segamat, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Mersing, Kulai and Johor Baru).
A warning is issued when signs indicate thunderstorms with rain intensity over 20mm/hour lasting close to an hour or expected to continue for more than an hour.
The warning is valid until 5pm.