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The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for areas across 13 states, effective until 6pm today, 7 May
In a Facebook post at 3.46pm today, the thunderstorms are expected to affect all states except the Federal Territories.
The affected areas include:
• Perlis: Entire state
• Kedah: Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim, and Bandar Baharu
• Penang: Entire state
• Perak: Entire state
• Kelantan: Pasir Mas, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Machang, Pasir Puteh, and Kuala Krai
• Terengganu: Besut and Hulu Terengganu
• Pahang: Jerantut, Temerloh, Maran, Bera, and Rompin
• Selangor: Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Petaling, and Kuala Langat
• Negeri Sembilan: Tampin
• Melaka: Entire state
• Johor: Entire state
• Sarawak: Kapit (Belaga) and Bintulu (Sebauh)
• Sabah: Pedalaman (Beaufort), Pantai Barat (Papar, Putatan, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, and Kota Belud), Kudat (Kota Marudu)
Yesterday, 6 May, heavy thunderstorms caused flash floods in several parts of Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya
A popular food court in Section 51A, Petaling Jaya was reportedly inundated with floodwaters reaching chest level.
Following the incident, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said it is preparing short-, medium-, and long-term measures to mitigate flash floods in high-risk areas, reported the New Straits Times.
Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud said the intense downpour, particularly in Segambut and Cheras, led to a surge of surface runoff from elevated areas, overwhelming drains and waterways in low-lying parts of the city.
