MetMalaysia issued a warning on September 2 for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across almost all Malaysian states, including Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, lasting until 7 pm [1, 2, 3]. Earlier today, the weather agency expanded the alert from an initial 5 pm deadline to 7 pm and detailed affected districts in Perlis, Kedah, Terengganu, Penang, Perak, Kelantan, Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Sarawak, and Sabah [2, 3].
The warnings follow an initial alert issued on September 1 for thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and strong winds in parts of Penang’s Southwest and Northeast regions, Sarawak’s Subis and Miri divisions, and Sabah’s Tawau, Semporna, Kalabakan, and Kunak areas. That warning was valid until noon on September 1 [4, 5].
MetMalaysia also reported the presence of Tropical Storm Saudel about 1,473 kilometers north of Kudat, Sabah, but said the storm is not expected to significantly affect Malaysia [4, 5].
The progressive expansion of warnings reflects ongoing unstable weather conditions throughout Malaysia today. Residents in affected districts are advised to be cautious and stay updated with official alerts.
Authorities are monitoring the weather closely as the warnings remain in effect until 7 pm today, September 2 [2, 3].
