November 8, 2026

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MetMalaysia Issues Thunderstorm Warning For Five States Until 3 PM

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 – The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather advisory forecasting severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and strong winds across several areas in five states until 3:00 PM today, Sunday, November 8, 2026.

According to an official statement released by MetMalaysia, the adverse weather conditions are expected to encompass the entirety of Johor and Melaka.

In Sabah, the affected regions include:

  • West Coast and Interior Division: Keningau, Pensiangan, Tambunan, and Sook.
  • Kudat Division: Kudat district.
  • Sandakan Division: Paitan, Labuk and Sugut, Sandakan, Tongod, and Telupid.
  • Tawau Division: Kalabakan and Tawau.

In Pahang, the thunderstorm warning covers the districts of Temerloh, Pulau Tioman, Bera, and Rompin.

In Negeri Sembilan, severe weather conditions are expected across Jempol, Tampin, Seremban, Rembau, and Kuala Pilah.

Affected States, Regional Breakdown, and Alert Schedule

Key states, specific district boundaries, and weather parameters include:

  • Timeframe: Active until 3:00 PM, Sunday, November 8, 2026.
  • Entire States Covered: All districts in Johor and Melaka.
  • Partial State Coverage (Peninsular): Pahang (Temerloh, Bera, Rompin, Pulau Tioman) and Negeri Sembilan (Jempol, Tampin, Seremban, Rembau, Kuala Pilah).
  • Partial State Coverage (Sabah): West Coast, Interior (Keningau, Pensiangan, Tambunan, Sook), Kudat, Sandakan (Paitan, Labuk, Sugut, Sandakan, Tongod, Telupid), and Tawau (Kalabakan, Tawau).
  • Weather Phenomena: Heavy rainfall, intense thunderstorms, and strong gusts.

–NMT