The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued multiple warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds affecting various states in Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak, and Sabah on August 24 and 25, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. On the evening of August 24, alerts covered Perlis, Kedah (including Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar), Sarawak (Mukah, Kapit, Miri, Limbang), and Sabah (Interior, Sandakan) with warnings set until midnight [1].

By August 25, warnings had expanded to include 10 states and 3 Federal Territories—Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan—extending until 5 p.m. This included Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Sarawak, and Sabah [3, 4]. Specific alerts also covered the entire state of Kelantan and Labuan Federal Territory, plus districts in Perak, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor, Johor, Sarawak, and Sabah with warnings lasting until 9 p.m. [5].

On August 25, MetMalaysia issued a Tropical Storm Advisory for Tropical Storm Narra, detected near northwestern China. Narra was moving east/northeast at roughly 19 km/h with maximum sustained winds of about 65 km/h [2, 5, 7, 6]. The storm’s location varied in reports between 47 km north of Basuo, China at 19.5N, 108.5E (5 p.m.) and 39 km northwest of Sandu at 20.0N, 108.9E (8 p.m.) [2, 5, 7, 6]. Officials said Narra was not expected to have a significant impact on Malaysia.

Meanwhile, firefighting efforts continued for a 51.4-hectare peat fire burning in Kota Tinggi, Johor, which began August 24. Deputy Fire Supt II Baharuddin Idris said hot weather and strong winds are complicating containment efforts. He added, "We get water by using water tankers with the help of related agencies, including Ranhill SAJ. No new fires have been detected in the area, and there have been no casualties reported due to the fire." Authorities advised residents near the fire to wear facemasks due to thick smoke and avoid closed roads [8].

Amid recent unrest in southern Thailand, Malaysians were also advised to reconsider non-essential travel to Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces. Malaysia’s Consul General in Songkhla, Ahmad Fahmi Ahmad Sarkawi, said, "Malaysians are also advised to avoid areas affected by security incidents, demonstrations or large gatherings and to comply with instructions from the Thai authorities, including those on curfews, road closures and security checks." [9]

MetMalaysia’s thunderstorm warnings are scheduled to remain in effect until 9 p.m. tonight across affected states [5].