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Severe weather warning issued for seven states and Kuala Lumpur
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has cautioned residents in multiple states to prepare for intense thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and strong winds expected to persist until evening. The adverse weather poses risks to public safety and infrastructure across affected regions.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather warning affecting seven states and the federal capital, alerting residents to brace for severe conditions throughout the evening.
Thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rainfall and strong winds are forecast to strike the affected areas until 9pm, prompting authorities to advise heightened precautions. MetMalaysia's alert underscores the potential for hazardous weather patterns that could disrupt daily activities and pose dangers to motorists and outdoor workers.
Residents in the warning zones are urged to remain vigilant and take shelter indoors during the peak storm activity. Authorities recommend securing loose outdoor items and monitoring local weather updates as conditions develop throughout the day.
MetMalaysia continues to monitor atmospheric patterns and will issue further updates should circumstances warrant additional alerts or extensions to the current warning period.