November 9, 2026

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MetMalaysia Issues Severe Weather Warning For Johor, Sarawak, And Sabah Until 4 PM

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 – The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an adverse weather alert forecasting thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and strong winds across targeted districts in Johor, Sarawak, and Sabah until 4:00 PM today, Monday, November 9, 2026.

According to the official advisory released by MetMalaysia at 1:45 PM, the affected southern peninsular districts in Johor include Pontian, Kulai, and Johor Bahru.

In Sarawak, severe weather conditions are expected across:

  • Kuching Division: Kuching.
  • Mukah Division: Mukah.
  • Sarikei Division: Meradong.
  • Sibu Division: Sibu.
  • Bintulu Division: Tatau.
  • Kapit Division: Song and Kapit.

In Sabah, the alert covers:

  • West Coast Division: Papar.
  • Interior Division: Sipitang, Tenom, Beaufort, Keningau, Membakut, Pensiangan, and Sook.
  • Sandakan Division: Tongod.
  • Tawau Division: Kalabakan and Tawau.

Affected States, Regional Breakdown, and Alert Schedule

Key states, district boundaries, and weather parameters include:

  • Advisory Timeframe: Issued at 1:45 PM; active until 4:00 PM, Monday, Nov 9, 2026.
  • Johor Districts: Pontian, Kulai, and Johor Bahru.
  • Sarawak Divisions & Districts: Kuching, Mukah, Meradong (Sarikei), Sibu, Tatau (Bintulu), Song, and Kapit (Kapit).
  • Sabah Divisions & Districts: Papar (West Coast); Sipitang, Tenom, Beaufort, Keningau, Membakut, Pensiangan, Sook (Interior); Tongod (Sandakan); Kalabakan and Tawau (Tawau).
  • Weather Phenomena: Heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, and sudden strong winds.

–NMT