Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds forecast across KL, Putrajaya and 10 states until 6pm

MetMalaysia has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and parts of 10 states until 6pm today. — Bernama pic

First Published: Sunday, 18 Oct 2026 4:08 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several areas across 10 states and two Federal Territories until 6pm today.

In a statement today, MetMalaysia said the warning covers the entire Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, as well as selected areas in Kedah, Penang, Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Sarawak and Sabah.

In Kedah, the affected areas are Baling, Kulim, Bandar Baharu, Padang Terap and Sik, while in Penang, they are Seberang Perai Selatan, Seberang Perai Tengah and Seberang Perai Utara.

In Perak, the warning covers Muallim, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang, Larut, Matang and Selama, and Kerian. 

In Kelantan, the affected areas are Jeli, Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai and Gua Musang, while in Terengganu, they are Besut, Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Kuala Terengganu and Marang.

In Pahang, the affected areas are Lipis, Cameron Highlands, Raub and Bentong, while in Selangor, they are Gombak, Petaling, Klang, Hulu Langat, Hulu Selangor, Sepang, Kuala Langat and Kuala Selangor.

In Negeri Sembilan, the warning covers Seremban and Jelebu.

In Sarawak, the affected areas are Samarahan, Serian, Sri Aman (Lingga and Pantu), Betong (Kabong and Pusa), and Kuching. In Sabah, they are Kudat (Kota Marudu and Kudat), the West Coast and the Interior.

The warning was issued at 3.10pm and remains in effect until 6pm today. — Bernama