MetMalaysia Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning For Eight States, KL, And Putrajaya Until 8 PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 – The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning covering parts of eight states and two Federal Territories, forecasting heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds until 8:00 PM today, Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

According to an official weather statement released late Wednesday afternoon, the warning applies to the entirety of Melaka, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya.

MetMalaysia advised residents in affected low-lying, coastal, and urban areas to exercise heightened vigilance against potential flash floods, falling branches, and localized wind damage during evening peak travel hours.

Regional Breakdown of Affected States and Districts

Key areas and specific districts subject to the active MetMalaysia thunderstorm advisory include:

• Entire Territories & States: The entire Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Putrajaya, and the state of Melaka.
• Peninsular Malaysia Districts:
  • Perak: Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang, and Muallim.
  • Pahang: Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Jerantut, and Raub.
  • Selangor: Hulu Langat, Gombak, Sepang, Petaling, and Hulu Selangor.
  • Negeri Sembilan: Seremban, Rembau, Port Dickson, and Jelebu.
  • Johor: Batu Pahat, Kluang, Kota Tinggi, Johor Bahru, Pontian, and Kulai.
• East Malaysia Districts:
  • Sarawak: Sebuyau (Samarahan), Sri Aman, Tatau (Bintulu), Song (Kapit), Sibu, Mukah, Betong, Sarikei, Limbang, and Marudi (Miri).
  • Sabah: Pensiangan and Tambunan (Interior), Sandakan, Ranau and Kota Belud (West Coast), and Kota Marudu (Kudat).

–NMT