According to the weather forecast issued by the Meteorological Department at 4.05pm on 16 May, thunderstorms are expected to occur in 11 states and territories in the country and are expected to continue until 7pm.
The areas affected include Kedah, Penang, Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Sabah and parts of Sarawak.
People are urged to avoid roads that are prone to lightning and flooding and to carry rain gear when you go out to avoid thunderstorms that may disrupt your schedule.
The Meteorological Department will issue a warning when an area is expected to receive more than 20mm of rainfall per hour for more than one hour.
Thunderstorm Warning
Date: 16 May 2022, expected to last until 7pm
Affected areas.
1. Kedah (Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim dan Bandar Baharu)
2. Pulau Pinang
3. Perak
4. Kelantan
5. Terengganu (Besut, Hulu Terengganu dan Kemaman)
6. Pahang
7. Selangor (Hulu Selangor, Gombak dan Hulu Langat)
8. Negeri Sembilan
9. Johor (Segamat dan Mersing)
10. Sarawak: Miri (Marudi) dan Limbang
11. Sabah: Pedalaman (Sipitang), Pantai Barat (Ranau) dan Sandakan (Telupid)
